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 PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2024
Courts Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 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 Absentee voting deadlines approach for primary runoff election Election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, April 9. StaffApril 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
Legislature Bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance awaits Ivey’s signature The Alabama Senate approved a bill to criminalize certain forms of assistance during the absentee ballot voting process. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Legislature Legislature passes bill criminalizing “ballot harvesting” Critics are still concerned about the law’s potential to suppress votes by making voters fear criminal charges. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2024
Legislature Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Two The Legislature met for days four, five and six in the second week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsFebruary 20, 2024
Legislature Senate advances ballot harvesting legislation The legislation, SB1, passed the Senate 27-8 with Democrats vociferously condemning the bill. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 14, 2024