Legislature Organizations challenging redistricting maps explain their issues The groups say they would like to find a remedy before the 2022 elections, but that the litigation might take more time. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2021
Legislature Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency. StaffNovember 8, 2021
Legislature Civil rights groups send letter to state committee ahead of redistricting Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that state lawmakers will gather in a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address redistricting. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 20, 2021
Legislature Redistricting public forum to be held by advocacy groups before special session Multiple social justice and voting rights advocacy groups are planning a two-part public forum. John H. GlennOctober 5, 2021
State LDF calls for policies that punish racial harassment by public officials The organization likened a recent slur by a Tarrant city councilman to incidents targeting members of Congress and lawmakers in other states. Micah DanneyJuly 26, 2021
Elections Secretary of state: Court precedent should be followed for absentee votes If the ruling tossing out the witness requirement is later overturned by a higher court after they already sent in their ballot, the reader... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 7, 2020
Elections Alabama Democratic Party chair commends Merrill for expanding absentee voting Alabama Democratic Party chairman, State Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, commended Secretary of State John Merrill for expanding absentee voting opportunities ahead of August municipal... Brandon MoseleyJuly 21, 2020