Elections Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics. Jacob HolmesJuly 19, 2022
Prisons Report details racial discrimination, violation of human rights in Southern prisons The report describes the widespread, disparate harms resulting from the arrests, harsh prison sentences, and incarceration on Black communities. Jacob HolmesJuly 18, 2022
Health Transition to 988 suicide and crisis lifeline begins Saturday The lifeline is expected to reach twice as many people after transitioning to 988 as it did in 2021. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2022
Elections Legal brief argues that new Congressional districts crack Black belt A new legal brief filed in the ongoing legal battle over the state's new Congressional maps argues the failure to create a second Black-majority... Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2022
Elections Hearing to determine Sebrina Martin’s ballot status to be held this week The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position. Jacob HolmesJuly 12, 2022
Elections Etowah County registrars resign after voters given ballots based on outdated districts Secretary of State John Merrill said legislation is needed to overhaul the registrar position to establish more accountability and prevent issues from occurring again. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 2022
Education DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2022
Health Report shows what abortion procedures were most common in Alabama The report also details at which stages of pregnancy abortions occurred Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2022
Health 2020 ADPH report details demographics of Alabama residents obtaining abortions The report details information including the age, race and education level of every person who had an abortion in 2020. Jacob HolmesJuly 6, 2022
Elections Alabama Democratic Party directs Sebrina Martin to show cause to remain on ballot Martin has until July 8 to respond to the order and fight her disqualification. Jacob HolmesJuly 5, 2022