Legislature Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 21, 2023
Congress Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama “Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.” Patrick DarringtonJune 9, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce legislation to protect Supreme Court justices The legislation would raise the maximum term of imprisonment for those who attempt to unlawfully influence a federal judge. StaffMay 2, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023
Elections Ainsworth endorses Judge Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. StaffMarch 1, 2023
Elections Judge Chris McCool running for Alabama Supreme Court Judge McCool was elected as a Republican in November 2018 for a six-year term on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. StaffJanuary 19, 2023
Opinion Opinion | National trends do not affect Alabama We in Alabama will vote party no matter what is going on in the economy. Steve FlowersOctober 12, 2022
Courts SCOTUS offers few hints on question of Alabama voting maps The court's conservative justices seemed to be searching for a way to back the state, but also offered criticism. Josh MoonOctober 5, 2022
Courts Sewell attends SCOTUS oral arguments in Alabama redistricting case “We in Alabama are no strangers to the fight for fair representation,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 5, 2022
Courts Analysis | Alabama plaintiffs will argue for fairness and equality at the Supreme Court Dothan's Letitia Jackson, a plaintiff in the case, said the case boils down to simply ensuring her vote counts as much as your vote Josh MoonOctober 4, 2022