News AG Garland vows to defend voting rights in Selma speech on Democracy’s foundation The attorney general pointed out the persistent challenges and efforts aimed at undermining voting rights. StaffMarch 4, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Your vote. Your freedom. Your future. Regardless of party, we should all be alarmed at low voter participation rates. Adline ClarkeNovember 14, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell to host live telephone Town Hall today Rep. Sewell will discuss Alabama’s new congressional map, voting rights, the battle for a new House speaker, and more. StaffOctober 17, 2023
Courts Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 20, 2023
Congress Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act "The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement would protect the right to vote and safeguard our democracy," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The court must restore justice and fairness to Alabama The special session was simply a partisan exercise of raw political power that laid waste to justice and fairness. Bill BrittJuly 24, 2023
Legislature Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations. Patrick DarringtonJuly 20, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s AG should be protecting voting rights Alabama Republicans are likely to lose a congressional district, because they've spent decades leaning into racism. Josh MoonJuly 17, 2023
Legislature House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature Faith in Action Alabama gathers in support of House Bill 96 The legislation would make it easier for formerly incarcerated Alabamians to be able to vote. John H. GlennMarch 9, 2023