Congress Milligan plaintiffs, counsel ask Supreme Court to dismiss state appeal They argued Alabama’s 2023 map was already set for 2026, leaving the state with no relief to seek. Wesley WalterSeptember 23, 2026
National Famed civil rights attorney to take helm at SPLC Famed civil rights attorney to lead SPLC at critical juncture for the organization. Josh MoonJune 17, 2026
Courts Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit While the suit is still ongoing, the decision will allow the magazines to remain closed, drawing sharp condemnation from a student press defense organization. Wesley WalterMay 28, 2026
Courts UA students sue university over suspended student publications Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December. Wesley WalterMarch 24, 2026
Courts Federal judge: Montgomery state Senate district violates Voting Rights Act A federal judge found the state Senate map diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians, requiring a redrawn Montgomery-area district. Alex JobinAugust 25, 2025
Courts Legal Defense Fund calls for voter rights 12 years after Shelby v. Holder With precelarance ruled unconstitutional, Alabama quickly returned to drawing district lines that deprived Black voters of political power. Jacob HolmesJune 26, 2025
Courts Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in SB129 suit A federal lawsuit was filed earlier this month, and SB129 took effect in October. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 31, 2025
Courts LDF joins lawsuit challenging racist electoral practices in Newbern The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023
Legislature LDF sends letter to reapportionment committee urging adoption of VRA Plaintiffs’ Plan In the letter the LDF states that the VRA Plan will best comply with the concerns of the Supreme Court and the federal district... Patrick DarringtonJune 27, 2023
Elections Alabama groups urge Secretary of State to publish uniform polling place list Merrill said his office does not maintain the polling place lists and that the law requires county officials to post those lists. Jacob HolmesNovember 1, 2022