Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses Donald, Bell Moshae Donald is the Democratic nominee for Mobile district attorney. Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for a district judgeship in Shelby County. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Elections SPLC Action Fund launches new PACs to recruit progressive candidates throughout South The PACs are targeted at supporting candidates to run for local-level elections that are often uncontested against incumbents. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2022
Elections SPLC awards $4.6 million in Vote Your Voice grants across the South Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches. StaffAugust 30, 2022
Courts SPLC, ACLU of Alabama appeal dismissal of judgeship transfer lawsuit Both groups argued the transfer of a criminal court judgeship violated the state constitution. John H. GlennAugust 24, 2022
Local news SPLC: Huntsville plan to evict homeless from encampment “threatens their health and lives” The SPLC is urging city officials to halt the eviction until adequate housing is available to displaced residents. John H. GlennJune 10, 2022
Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses two in 10th Judicial Circuit races Those endorsed are Tiara Hudson and Paul Rand, both public defenders in the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
Health New lawsuit filed to challenge law criminalizing transgender medical care Two similar lawsuits were dropped Friday without explanation, but counsel for the plaintiffs said they expect those suits to be refiled. StaffApril 21, 2022
State Civil Rights Memorial Center unveils “Blank Slate Monument” The monument, created by Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, is an interactive statue that contests the narratives promoted by Confederate memorials. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2022
Courts Civil, LGBTQ rights groups file suit against bill banning transgender medical care Doctors face criminal penalties including up to 10 years in prison if they continue to provide medical treatment to transgender children. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2022
State SPLC releases third edition of report tracking Confederate memorials In 2021, 73 confederate memorials in the U.S. were removed, but 156 still remain in Alabama. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 2, 2022