Courts
The ruling left Alabama’s congressional elections in limbo, with voter reassignment deadlines looming and special election plans uncertain.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Federal court rules Alabama must use map that granted two Democrat seats
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
Opinion | A whole bunch of Alabama voters need to get their priorities straight
Hudson-aligned PAC paints tight race in US Senate runoff with new poll
David Matthews launches GOP bid for Alabama’s 2nd District
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
- National
State appeals federal court decision blocking “intentionally discriminatory” map
Sen. Britt pushes Northern Beltline during transportation budget hearing
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
- Education
- Health
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
- Opinion
Civil Rights stories
Courts
Judges said the GOP-backed 2023 plan was tainted by intentional race discrimination and would dilute Black voters’ power.
Courts
Federal judges weighed whether Alabama could revive a disputed congressional map as officials warned voter reassignments faced a punishing timeline.
Congress
House Judiciary Committee members discussed DOJ fraud charges against the SPLC, with Democrats calling the prosecution politically motivated retaliation.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Democracy weakens when citizens no longer believe institutions see them equally, hear them equally or protect them fairly.
Special Session
The bills already face challenges in federal court as a federal court denied the state's motion to lift its injunction.
Special Session
Democrats warned the proposal defied a federal injunction and revived maps ruled discriminatory.
Featured Opinion
From Springsteen to Lamar, protest songs expose when legality shields injustice and force moral reckonings politics tries to delay.
News
Two civilian deaths in Minneapolis raise urgent questions about constitutional limits, immigration enforcement, accountability, and whether federal power still answers to law.
Featured Opinion
HB13, a pandering immigration enforcement bill, is a poorly written, poorly intended piece of legislation that attacks some of the country's most basic rights.