State SPLC praises Montgomery for renaming Jeff Davis Ave to Fred D. Gray Ave In October, the city of Montgomery officially renamed Jefferson Davis Avenue in Montgomery to Fred Gray Avenue. John H. GlennDecember 3, 2021
Legislature Organizations challenging redistricting maps explain their issues The groups say they would like to find a remedy before the 2022 elections, but that the litigation might take more time. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2021
Legislature Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency. StaffNovember 8, 2021
Legislature Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Local news Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Josh MoonAugust 18, 2021
Education 22 Alabama schools on SPLC’s list of U.S. schools honoring Confederate leaders The civil rights organization renewed its call for schools to rename after the fourth anniversary of Charlottesville. Micah DanneyAugust 16, 2021
Courts SPLC applauds SCOTUS dismissal of transgender bathroom ban A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom. Micah DanneyJune 30, 2021
Elections SPLC takes at aim at Mo Brooks’ corporate backers The campaign aims to put pressure on companies that donate to campaigns of lawmakers who pushed the Big Lie. Josh MoonJune 22, 2021
National Birmingham man part of latest Capitol breach, Oath Keepers arrests The 46-year-old Birmingham resident entered the Capitol with his dog. Josh MoonJune 4, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 2021