Congress State to pay $3M in plaintiffs’ attorney fees in Congressional redistricting suit The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist. Jacob HolmesAugust 6, 2024
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
Education Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation Kristen Clarke urged the students to use their talents and develop them at Miles College to make change. Jacob HolmesSeptember 15, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey calls special session on redistricting The governor further cautioned against plans by some lawmakers to push forward on a wide-ranging and divisive agenda. Bill BrittJune 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
News Black voters, organizations sue Jefferson County for racial gerrymandering Alabama continues to be a hotbed for redistricting litigation, most notably the U.S. Supreme Court Case Merrill v. Milligan. Patrick DarringtonApril 10, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Message to the GOP: Shake off the selective amnesia Start remembering who Republicans were when your party was founded. David PersonDecember 29, 2022
Elections Grassroots organization hopes to reach infrequent Black voters through the church The goal is to create a minimum of 300 social and civic action ministries across Alabama by 2026. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2022
Elections Legal brief argues that new Congressional districts crack Black belt A new legal brief filed in the ongoing legal battle over the state's new Congressional maps argues the failure to create a second Black-majority... Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2022
Elections After Trump, Black voters in Alabama have momentum, activists say If efforts to engage and mobilize Black voters receive more support, organizers see a path to increased political power. Micah DanneyFebruary 17, 2021