Randall Marshall

Randall Marshall is the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama.

Elections

Here’s what you need to know about Alabama’s so-called “inactive” voter list

Are you a registered Alabama voter preparing to vote on Tuesday? If so, don’t be alarmed if you arrive at your polling place and a poll worker tells you are on the “inactive list” or are an “inactive voter.” In the 2017 Special Election, even Congressman and then Senate primary candidate Mo Brooks found himself … Continued

March 2, 2020

The Legislature’s abortion ban is a disgraceful political stunt that will cost Alabamians

For years, the Alabama Legislature has been passing laws that push abortion out of reach. Now politicians have finally shown their true colors and are trying to ban abortion outright. On Wednesday, Governor Ivey signed HB314 – one of the most extreme attacks on the right to abortion in recent memory – into law. HB314 … Continued

May 20, 2019

Voters beware: Amendment 1 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

Alabama is in the midst of what many have characterized as an opioid crisis. Our health care system was recently ranked 46th among all states. Our education system is even worse – 47th in the nation. Only South Carolina, Louisiana, and New Mexico are ranked lower. These are big, important issues, and redressing them should … Continued

October 9, 2018