Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025
Courts U.S. Supreme Court denies stay in redistricting challenge: Marshall, LaCour big losers While the denial of the stay is an important win for voting rights advocates, it is not the end of the fight. Josh MoonSeptember 26, 2023
Courts Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2023
Courts Sewell applauds special master for congressional map proposals "We are one step closer to having fair congressional maps in the state of Alabama," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 26, 2023
Courts Supreme Court experts highlight Alabama’s dark money influence campaign Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
Courts Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 22, 2023
Courts Filing says Cannabis Commission mislabeled applicants felons, improperly eliminated them A new filing claims the AMCC improperly eliminated some companies from the process and because of supposed failed background checks Josh MoonSeptember 13, 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 Families request 11th Circuit to rehear gender-affirming care case Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Courts LDF joins lawsuit challenging racist electoral practices in Newbern The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern. Jacob HolmesSeptember 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