Special Session National Redistricting Foundation to challenge new map The NRF was an early supporter of the plaintiffs in Caster v. Allen, which was consolidated into Allen v. Milligan. Samuel StettheimerJuly 24, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The court must restore justice and fairness to Alabama The special session was simply a partisan exercise of raw political power that laid waste to justice and fairness. Bill BrittJuly 24, 2023
Governor Ivey announces intent to pass school voucher legislation in next session Similar legislation has stalled thus far in the Legislature, but it has remained a priority of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesJuly 24, 2023
State Local agencies receive $1.29 million to assist low-income families with utility costs The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes. StaffJuly 24, 2023
Special Session Legislature approves new Congressional map over objections from Democrats With the special session adjourned, the fight over the redistricting process returns to the courts with a hearing set for Aug. 14. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2023
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family sues the city of Mobile, officers involved in death Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Special Session House, Senate redistricting plans on a conference committee collision course When they return to the floor this morning, the debate will be on the same maps they have already passed. Jacob HolmesJuly 21, 2023
Public safety ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2023
Prisons Alabama executes James Barber following the Supreme Court’s approval Barber was the first individual to be executed since the state’s moratorium on executions was lifted. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Why it took so long for Tuberville to denounce white nationalists As ridiculous as Tuberville’s various public declarations about white supremacy were, the truth is he wasn’t the first. David PersonJuly 21, 2023