Congress Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package Sewell voted for four national security bills that passed the House Saturday with bipartisan support. Staff3 days ago
Courts Tiara Hudson and voting rights groups challenged transfer judgeships The groups challenged the constitutionality of a transfer of a judgeship from Jefferson County to majority-white Madison County. StaffJuly 22, 2022
Congress Sewell legislation to create Black Belt National Heritage Area passes the House This legislation would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama’s Black Belt as a National Heritage Area. StaffJuly 20, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday The hour-long event will conclude with a Q&A session during which Sewell and her guests will take questions directly from constituents. StaffJuly 19, 2022
National Rep. Sewell votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense. StaffJuly 15, 2022
Congress Rep. Sewell votes for the Active Shooter Alert Act The Active Shooter Alert Act will support these life-saving efforts by establishing an Active Shooter Alert Coordinator at the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffJuly 14, 2022
Courts Lawsuits filed against Treasury Department over Alabama prison construction plan One challenges the "gross and illegal misuse of Federal funds" in allocating American Rescue Plan funds for prison construction. John H. GlennJuly 12, 2022
National Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom Gray was one of 17 Medal of Freedom recipients honored at the White House on Thursday. Josh MoonJuly 8, 2022
National Fred Gray’s path of segregation destruction ends with a Medal of Freedom The famed civil rights attorney began his legal career with a promise to himself, and he'll get the nation's highest civilian honor for meeting... Josh MoonJuly 5, 2022
National Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom The Biden White House made the official announcement on Friday morning. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2022
National Abortion rights advocates speak out against Roe v. Wade reversal The abortion rights advocates say they will continue working to help Alabama women access abortions in other states and work to reestablish a right... StaffJune 28, 2022