Courts Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Courts Marshall files brief opposing expedition of Trump’s prosecution Marshall filed a brief in the federal court case involving Trump that opposes a request to expedite the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Patrick DarringtonDecember 21, 2023
Courts Supreme Court declines to hear Toforest Johnson case Johnson now must try to convince state and lower federal courts to overturn his questionable murder conviction. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | What a day for Alabama Republicans The national embarrassment of the state on Tuesday was truly something to behold. Josh MoonSeptember 27, 2023
Courts Reactions to the Supreme Court’s Alabama congressional map decision “It has been a long and frustrating battle holding the Alabama legislature accountable, but today it is a rewarding one,” the plaintiffs said. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 27, 2023
Courts Supreme Court experts highlight Alabama’s dark money influence campaign Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
Courts Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 13, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs ask special master to consider VRA remedial plan as remedy The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2023
Congress Timeline of important dates in the redistricting process Alabama currently has a Black population of over 25 percent but only one majority Black district. Patrick DarringtonJuly 5, 2023
Elections Opinion | The new “fairness” of college selection Finally, the college selection process will not be based on race ... even if most every other factor leading up to that is. Josh MoonJuly 3, 2023