Courts Lawmaker: Special master likely to redraw Alabama voting maps Rep. Chris England, who's on the redistricting committee, predicts the two sides will be unable to agree on new maps. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Courts Federal court sets July deadline for new Alabama voting maps The new maps are necessary after a ruling from the Supreme Court found the state's 2020 maps were discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 19, 2023
State Alabama NAACP to host voting rights summit in Shelby County The summit will come on the 10th anniversary of the Shelby v. Holder decision. Patrick DarringtonJune 14, 2023
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
Congress Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama “Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.” Patrick DarringtonJune 9, 2023
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
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
Courts Federal court tosses challenge to Alabama Democratic Party’s new bylaws The dismissal should be the final legal statement on the bylaws changes that ushered in new ADP leadership. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022
Elections Coalition of churches condemns SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s new congressional maps Faith in Action Alabama on March 25 is to unveil the group's plan to address voting rights. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 21, 2022