Elections Will “Aniah’s Law” affect due process? Some opponents say yes The amendment has gained support on both sides of the aisle, but has also drawn criticism from both parties. Jacob HolmesNovember 4, 2022
Courts Alabama voting rights groups hope SCOTUS sees congressional map as gerrymandering Voting rights groups are calling on Alabamians to pray and protest for the Supreme Court to protect "fair maps." Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2022
Education 22 Alabama schools on SPLC’s list of U.S. schools honoring Confederate leaders The civil rights organization renewed its call for schools to rename after the fourth anniversary of Charlottesville. Micah DanneyAugust 16, 2021
Congress SPLC: Millions still have their mail-in ballots, should return them in person Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016... Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
Elections Voters in line can’t be turned away when polls close, SPLC advises “It is imperative for voters to remember that if they are in line before voting closes, they have the right to remain in line... Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
Elections Secretary of state: Court precedent should be followed for absentee votes If the ruling tossing out the witness requirement is later overturned by a higher court after they already sent in their ballot, the reader... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 7, 2020
Elections SPLC awards more than $500,000 to Alabama voter outreach groups The six Alabama groups will receive a total of $505,000. Micah DanneyOctober 7, 2020
Health Judge orders Alabama to change voter requirements over COVID-19 concerns In his 197-page ruling, the judge wrote that “the plaintiffs have proved that their fears are justified.” Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 30, 2020
National Attorneys ask court to intervene over numerous Alabama inmate suicides Charles Braggs died by suicide in an Alabama prison after being kept in solitary confinement for more than two years. His suicide and a... Eddie BurkhalterAugust 5, 2020
Elections Alabama voter outreach project receives SPLC grant money The grants are part of a $30-million voter mobilization initiative called Vote Your Voice that seeks to aid Black- and brown-led outreach efforts in... Micah DanneyJuly 29, 2020