Elections Federal court blocks SB 1, protects voting access for disabled voters Ruling prohibits Alabama from restricting assistance for disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters in 2024 election. Bill BrittSeptember 25, 2024
Elections Justice Department in opposition of SB1 limiting voting assistance The Justice Department confirms that Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act guarantees certain assistance for voters with disabilities. Mary Claire WootenJune 19, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | SB1 ignites legal battle: A fight for voter rights and democracy The backlash is a reflection of a broader concern for the foundational principles of our democracy. Bill BrittApril 5, 2024
Elections Lawsuit filed to block criminalization of absentee ballot assistance The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments. StaffApril 5, 2024
Governor Ivey signs “ballot harvesting” bill into law The legislation went into effect immediately with Ivey’s signature. Patrick DarringtonMarch 21, 2024
Legislature Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance back on the docket The bill appears to pick up right where it left off in the Senate last session, and seems primed for Republican approval. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023