Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional map New Congressional districts could have huge effects on Alabama's Congressional delegation. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2023
State Supreme Court rules Alabama Congressional map dilutes Black voting power The decision will require Alabama to draw a new map that creates two districts with significant Black voting populations. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Courts SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s congressional districts to come within the month The decision could impact the state's congressional districts as soon as the 2026 election. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Nothing really matters anymore — until it does If the election of Donald Trump taught us anything, it's this: Elections have lifetime consequences. Josh MoonOctober 24, 2022
Courts Plaintiffs reflect on oral arguments on Congressional district map The plaintiffs say the state's "race-blind" approach to drawing maps is a strategy to disenfranchise Black voters. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2022
Courts Analysis | Alabama plaintiffs will argue for fairness and equality at the Supreme Court Dothan's Letitia Jackson, a plaintiff in the case, said the case boils down to simply ensuring her vote counts as much as your vote Josh MoonOctober 4, 2022
Courts Pringle says Legislature followed the law in drawing of Congressional district lines Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, carried the redistricting legislation in the House last year. Jacob HolmesSeptember 30, 2022
Courts Alabama groups to rally outside SCOTUS during oral arguments on redistricting Speakers at the rally include Evan Milligan, executive director of Alabama Forward and lead plaintiff in the case. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2022
Courts Sewell, House approve bill safeguarding same-sex, interracial marriage The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents. Jacob HolmesJuly 22, 2022
Courts Brennen Center for Justice files amicus brief in Alabama redistricting lawsuit The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear Merrill v. Milligan later this fall. John H. GlennJuly 19, 2022