News Alabama Resisters to host free John Lewis film screening in Montgomery In honor of civil rights legend John Lewis, Alabama Resisters will screen Good Trouble at the Capri Theatre on July 12, followed by a... Staff10 hours ago
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 Phillips4 days ago
Courts Legal Defense Fund calls for voter rights 12 years after Shelby v. Holder With precelarance ruled unconstitutional, Alabama quickly returned to drawing district lines that deprived Black voters of political power. Jacob HolmesJune 26, 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
Legislature Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session Alabama House Democrats criticized partisan politics, urging a focus on issues directly impacting their constituents. Mary Claire WootenMay 9, 2025
Courts Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance The court ruled Alabama's map violates the Voting Rights Act, ensuring continued use of a court-ordered map enabling two Black lawmakers. Bill BrittMay 9, 2025
Opinion Opinion | The SAVE Act doesn’t save voting rights The SAVE Act would prevent millions of Americans from voting, particularly in the Deep South. Margaret HuangMay 7, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s executive order targeting voting rights "Trump is once again showing that he has no regard for the U.S. Constitution," Sewell said. StaffMarch 28, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House The bill, H.R. 14, would strengthen the legal protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation. StaffMarch 6, 2025
Courts Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial Alabama's congressional map has been in litigation since 2021, when two groups alleged that it diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 11, 2025