Legislature Anti-riot bill moves to Senate Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2022
Legislature Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2022
Legislature Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy” The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill. John H. GlennFebruary 18, 2022
Legislature Democrats stall anti-riot bill Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Legislature House committee OKs anti-riot bill Democrats say the bill endangers the right to protest peacefully. Jacob HolmesFebruary 11, 2022
Legislature For Alabama lawmaker, anti-riot bill brings back bad memories Rep. Mary Moore discussed her passionate opposition to the bill and her history in the Civil Rights Movement. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2021