Elections Elections are secure, voting rights are threatened, and have a plan to vote: SPLC lawyer “All four of our cases on voting rights issues in Alabama will continue” after election day, Jess Unger says. Chance PhillipsNovember 1, 2024
News SPLC management and union clash over layoffs and the organization’s future The SPLC Union says the recent layoffs are union busting and reflect the organization’s move away from the rural South. Chance PhillipsJune 28, 2024
State Record number of hate groups were active in 2023: SPLC report The latest SPLC annual report identified 20 hate and antigovernment extremist groups active in Alabama and hundreds of hateful incidents. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024
Elections Will “Aniah’s Law” affect due process? Some opponents say yes The amendment has gained support on both sides of the aisle, but has also drawn criticism from both parties. Jacob HolmesNovember 4, 2022
Courts Alabama voting rights groups hope SCOTUS sees congressional map as gerrymandering Voting rights groups are calling on Alabamians to pray and protest for the Supreme Court to protect "fair maps." Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2022
Education 22 Alabama schools on SPLC’s list of U.S. schools honoring Confederate leaders The civil rights organization renewed its call for schools to rename after the fourth anniversary of Charlottesville. Micah DanneyAugust 16, 2021
Congress SPLC: Millions still have their mail-in ballots, should return them in person Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016... Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
Elections Voters in line can’t be turned away when polls close, SPLC advises “It is imperative for voters to remember that if they are in line before voting closes, they have the right to remain in line... Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
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 SPLC awards more than $500,000 to Alabama voter outreach groups The six Alabama groups will receive a total of $505,000. Micah DanneyOctober 7, 2020