President Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals who were serving the remainder of their sentences in home confinement. StaffDecember 13, 2024
News President Trump impeached for second time, a first in U.S. history The U.S. Senate is not likely to take the impeachment matter up until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2021
Congress Flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen Capitol Police officers Ivey is directing that flags be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 11, 2021
Congress Alabama Libertarian group calls for Trump’s impeachment The Libertarian Party of Pike-Barbour supports impeachment, swift removal and disqualification from holding future public office. Micah DanneyJanuary 11, 2021
National ADP’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus calls for GOP resignations "The other Republican leaders must take responsibility for their actions and resign immediately," the caucus's chair said. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 9, 2021
National Mike Rogers to join other Republicans in voting against Electoral College results Rogers joins a chorus of Republican lawmakers planning to object to the counting of electoral votes of several swing states. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 4, 2021
News Trump to address Republican rally in Dalton, Georgia Republican incumbent Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue face challenges from Democrats Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 2, 2021
Congress SPLC warns election fraud claims may solidify as “key belief” of the far right President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says. Micah DanneyDecember 15, 2020
Courts Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit challenging election results The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory. Brandon MoseleyDecember 13, 2020
Congress Shelby applauds Senate passage of defense funding The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities. Brandon MoseleyDecember 11, 2020
National Governor meets virtually with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris Five Democratic governors and five Republican governors attended the virtual meeting. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020