Bill seeks voting rights expansion, faces down rival legislation
The Alabama Voting Rights Act would reduce requirements for voting rights renewal and allow same day voter registration.
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The court's conservative justices seemed to be searching for a way to back the state, but also offered criticism.
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The Selma to Montgomery marches helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Alabama state and county candidate qualifying period ends Friday
A federal court clarified Wednesday that a previous deadline extension only applies to congressional candidates.
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The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency.
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Sewell praises the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Sewell praised passage of her bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Biden addresses Unity Breakfast in Selma
Biden spoke to the Unity Breakfast in Selma via videotape and issued an executive order to improve voting access.
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Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis
Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from Saturday until sunrise on Monday, following the death of civil rights icon and Georgia Congressman John Lewis on Friday. “As we prepare to lay Congressman Lewis to rest, we are honored to welcome him home to Alabama to sit overlooking Dexter Avenue, as … Continued