Courts Supreme Court ruling on key voting rights case delayed until next session Following many controversial decisions this term, the Supreme Court decided to send voting rights case Louisiana v. Callais for reargument. Chance PhillipsJune 30, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Legal Defense Fund calls for voter protections in wake of increased attacks on our democracy The court opened the door for a bevy of suppressive voting laws and racial vote dilution tactics that have severely harmed Black voter power. Legal Defense FundJune 26, 2025
National AG Marshall: Louisiana SCOTUS case could “absolutely have an impact” on Alabama Marshall warned a broad SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana's redistricting case could "absolutely have an impact" on Alabama's current congressional map. Alex JobinMay 28, 2025
Elections Justice Department in opposition of SB1 limiting voting assistance The Justice Department confirms that Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act guarantees certain assistance for voters with disabilities. Mary Claire WootenJune 19, 2024
Elections Former AG Eric Holder releases statement on 1st anniversary of Allen v. Milligan The ruling reinforced Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. StaffJune 10, 2024
Congress Sen. Merika Coleman officially joins Congressional District 2 race Sen. Merika Coleman announces candidacy for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, highlighting her diverse experience and commitment to transformative leadership. Patrick DarringtonNovember 11, 2023
Congress Sewell praises adoption of a fair Alabama congressional map “Now more than ever, we must restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act," Sewell said. StaffOctober 6, 2023
State A somber anniversary: 60 years since the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing APR spoke with former Sen. Doug Jones to get his thoughts on the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham tragedy. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 15, 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
Courts Plaintiffs ask special master to consider VRA remedial plan as remedy The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2023