Special Session ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills The bills already face challenges in federal court as a federal court denied the state's motion to lift its injunction. Jacob HolmesMay 11, 2026
Elections Analysis | Filing tests Alabama’s word—and the court’s authority Federal courts do not operate on orders alone. They rely, in part, on the credibility of the parties before them. Bill BrittMay 5, 2026
Elections Plaintiffs seek emergency hearing over Alabama special session in redistricting case The request followed Governor Kay Ivey’s special-session call, raising fresh questions about Alabama’s compliance with a court-drawn congressional map. Bill BrittMay 5, 2026
Legislature Protestors rally as special session begins with eye on new maps As lawmakers opened a special session on election maps, protesters rallied outside, denouncing a plan to revive court-blocked districts. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2026
Courts AG, secretary of state seek quick appeal in state Senate redistricting fight State officials asked a federal court to act by week’s end, as Alabama seeks to restore a struck-down state Senate map before upcoming primaries. Wesley WalterMay 5, 2026
Special Session Faith In Action Alabama criticizes new congressional map The new map still contains only one majority Black district in opposition to the mandates of the federal court. Patrick DarringtonJuly 24, 2023
Special Session National Redistricting Foundation to challenge new map The NRF was an early supporter of the plaintiffs in Caster v. Allen, which was consolidated into Allen v. Milligan. Samuel StettheimerJuly 24, 2023
Special Session Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2023
Special Session House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed. Jacob HolmesJuly 21, 2023
Legislature House, Senate pass separate congressional maps but anticipate a compromise The two chambers will have to reach a compromise before a Friday deadline imposed by the federal court. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2023
Legislature Lawmakers want to use special session to remove procedural step The legislation would remove the requirement for a budget isolation resolution on local bills and constitutional amendments. Josh MoonJuly 19, 2023