Courts Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen The Supreme Court remanded Caster v. Allen to the Northern District of Alabama following its decision in Louisiana v. Callais. Chance PhillipsMay 22, 2026
Courts Legal experts inveigh against SPLC indictment ahead of arraignment The arraignment hearing in the Department of Justice’s case against the SPLC is set for May 7. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2026
Courts How will the Supreme Court’s voting rights decision affect Alabama? Dissenting, Justice Elena Kagan said the decision will “set back the foundational right Congress granted of racial equality in electoral opportunity.” Chance PhillipsApril 30, 2026
Congress Voting rights experts call for Congressional action at hearing hosted by Rep. Sewell U.S. Representative Terri Sewell heard testimony from various voting rights experts during an unofficial shadow hearing on Monday. Chance PhillipsApril 28, 2026
News Hyundai-Kia supply chain included in “Dirty Dozen” list of dangerous employers The supply chain is “linked to worker deaths, child labor, unsafe conditions, and systemic labor exploitation,” a nonprofit’s report alleges. Chance PhillipsApril 24, 2026
Congress Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026 Congressman Moore received almost $750,000 in contributions in the first months of 2026, as well as sizable transfers from Congressional Republican leadership. Chance PhillipsApril 17, 2026
Courts University of Alabama students publish independent magazines after anti-DEI cancellations The new magazines were funded and published after the University of Alabama cancelled two student-run magazines last year. Chance PhillipsApril 13, 2026
Legislature Bill to limit SNAP benefits passed by House, sent to governor Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2026
National Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged” On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran. Chance PhillipsApril 8, 2026
Legislature Senate changes rules to reduce lieutenant governor’s role, add new committee The rules changes reduce the influence of the lieutenant governor in the Senate by significantly increasing that of the president pro tempore. Chance PhillipsApril 3, 2026