Public safety Mobile Police tase unarmed Black man to death, family to hold press conference An eye witness said that after Dallas was tased, he fell and called for help while grasping and complaining of chest pains. Patrick DarringtonJuly 6, 2023
News Incarcerated man dies over the weekend, more incidents to be determined by ADOC Two of the reported incidents came from the Donaldson Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonJuly 5, 2023
Congress Timeline of important dates in the redistricting process Alabama currently has a Black population of over 25 percent but only one majority Black district. Patrick DarringtonJuly 5, 2023
News Mobile pastors condemn public support and funding for LGBTQ+ Pride events The pastors state that they oppose “sexually-focused activities” in public places “where children may be places in danger.” Patrick DarringtonJuly 3, 2023
News Another incarcerated person dies in ADOC Facility, death numbers continue to rise Along with Brackins’ death, there have been over 4 deaths of incarcerated people in the span of a week to occur at the Donaldson... Patrick DarringtonJune 30, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise: 2023 Legislative Wrap-Up discussing Issues like Medicaid expansion were also discussed in the meeting and will continue to be major policy points for Arise going forward. Patrick DarringtonJune 29, 2023
Courts Black man bitten by police dog sues city and officers involved Attorneys representing Long have filed a federal lawsuit against the officers involved and the City of Sheffield, Alabama. Patrick DarringtonJune 29, 2023
Legislature LDF sends letter to reapportionment committee urging adoption of VRA Plaintiffs’ Plan In the letter the LDF states that the VRA Plan will best comply with the concerns of the Supreme Court and the federal district... Patrick DarringtonJune 27, 2023
News Alabama man fired from job after pulling down pride flag Sullivan then told the HR manager, whom he would not name, that the flag went against his religious beliefs. Patrick DarringtonJune 27, 2023
Elections New report refutes a central argument in Shelby v. Holder decision The report demonstrates that the turnout gap between Black and white voters tripled from 2012-2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 23, 2023