Congress Rep. Sewell praises federal court ruling on Alabama’s congressional map The Alabama Democrat called the decision a victory for Black voters and fair representation after judges found intentional discrimination. Staff4 days ago
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use maps it had blocked The ruling drew divided reactions, with Republicans cheering states’ rights and Democrats warning of confusion and diluted Black voting power. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 2026
Special Session Pringle defends bill at hostile committee hearing Lawmakers and residents blasted a proposal that could revive court-rejected congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2026
Legislature Protestors rally as special session begins with eye on new maps As lawmakers opened a special session on election maps, protesters rallied outside, denouncing a plan to revive court-blocked districts. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2026
Education Emmett Till exhibit opens at Civil Rights Memorial Center Interactive displays retrace Emmett Till’s killing and his mother’s activism that helped galvanize the modern civil rights movement. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2026
Courts Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2024
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
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional map New Congressional districts could have huge effects on Alabama's Congressional delegation. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2023
State Supreme Court rules Alabama Congressional map dilutes Black voting power The decision will require Alabama to draw a new map that creates two districts with significant Black voting populations. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
State SPLC turns 50, charts course for the future On Friday evening, the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an event focused on its course for the next 50 years. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2022