Courts Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance There appears to be a significant connection between Alabama's post-Milligan map redrawing process and a powerful national dark money network. Bill BrittSeptember 16, 2023
Courts Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Legislature Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map "The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman... Patrick DarringtonSeptember 6, 2023
Courts Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2023
Congress Carl: “By all means” it is okay for Alabama to defy federal court orders During an event Wednesday, APR asked Carl if it was okay for Alabama to disobey federal court orders. Carl responded: “by all means.” Patrick DarringtonAugust 17, 2023
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s defense of its voting maps had a specific target The state's defense of its voting maps was weak and ineffective at the District Court level. But that wasn't the target audience. Josh MoonAugust 15, 2023
State AG wants to hire outside lawyers to fight culture war, redistricting issues The attorney general’s office is attempting to obtain funds to pay for two outside legal contracts. Patrick DarringtonAugust 15, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama is on the wrong side of voting rights — again When Alabama's lawyers enter a federal courtroom to argue its redistricting case, they won't be on the side of fairness and equal rights. Josh MoonAugust 14, 2023