Courts Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map. Patrick Darrington5 days ago
Courts Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance There appears to be a significant connection between Alabama's post-Milligan map redrawing process and a powerful national dark money network. Bill BrittSeptember 16, 2023
Courts Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Courts Judges refuse a stay in Alabama’s redistricting case The hubris displayed by the Alabama GOP is because they believe that if they appeal to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh may reverse... Patrick DarringtonSeptember 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map "The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman... Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama is in for a Congressional shakeup Our Alabama Congressional delegation is looking at a shakeup in 2024. Steve FlowersSeptember 6, 2023
Congress Carl: “By all means” it is okay for Alabama to defy federal court orders During an event Wednesday, APR asked Carl if it was okay for Alabama to disobey federal court orders. Carl responded: “by all means.” Patrick DarringtonAugust 17, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday. Jacob HolmesJuly 31, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s redistricting effort was worse than it seemed It seemed bad that Alabama Republicans refused to draw a second majority-Black district. But it was actually much worse. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2023