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
National Study finds most Americans want national voting standards A national sample of 1,000 representative voters found strong support for key parts of the For the People Act. Micah DanneyMay 7, 2021
Congress SPLC calls for Brooks to be disbarred over U.S. Capitol attack The SPLC alleges Brooks could face numerous criminal charges, including treason and inciting a riot. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Elections SPLC report details election system weaknesses, calls for federal oversight Nationwide, 243 bills to make voting harder represent a historic threat to democracy, voting rights advocates say. Micah DanneyMarch 12, 2021
State SPLC announces $10 million in available grants to Deep South organizations The SPLC is providing $10 million in grants for outreach, voter mobilization and civic engagement John H. GlennMarch 1, 2021
Legislature Alabama House committee approves bill to ban treatment for transgender minors Both the Alabama House and Senate committees approved their respective bills, moving both on to full votes. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 25, 2021
Legislature Members of SPLC-labeled “hate group” helped draft new monuments bill, lawmaker says Rep. Mike Holmes said two Southern Cultural Center members helped draft the legislation. The group's chairman says that's not so. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Education Montgomery County BOE, SPLC settle student expulsion lawsuits SPLC sued on behalf of two students who were falsely accused of having a gun and expelled despite being found innocent. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021