Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. Staff2 days ago
Courts Voting rights groups seek emergency relief as Ivey sets special elections Plaintiffs asked a federal court to keep Alabama’s court-drawn map in place, warning the state’s move sowed chaos. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2026
Courts Federal court presses Alabama on lawful maps, election chaos Federal court plans to review Alabama's voting maps prior to next week's elections. Josh MoonMay 12, 2026
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use maps it had blocked The ruling drew divided reactions, with Republicans cheering states’ rights and Democrats warning of confusion and diluted Black voting power. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 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 Analysis | Alabama tests new limits of Voting Rights Act after Callais Marshall’s emergency filing could reshape Alabama elections while testing how far courts will go to redefine modern Voting Rights Act protections. Bill BrittMay 6, 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
Courts AG Marshall asks Supreme Court to revisit congressional map ruling Alabama officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court to lift injunctions on congressional map, citing new ruling and seeking expedited review. Mary Claire WootenMay 1, 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
Courts SPLC says false public statements may have tainted indictment The filings argued federal officials misstated the group’s work with law enforcement and may have tainted both the indictment and the case. Mary Claire WootenApril 29, 2026
Courts Opinion | The SPLC indictment is exactly what you think it is—pure BS The Trump DOJ that doesn’t have time to bring charges against anyone in the Epstein files wants to explore a wild conspiracy about the... Josh MoonApril 22, 2026