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absentee ballot assistance

Elections

Federal court blocks SB 1, protects voting access for disabled voters

Ruling prohibits Alabama from restricting assistance for disabled, blind, and low-literacy voters in 2024 election.

September 25, 2024

Justice Department in opposition of SB1 limiting voting assistance

The Justice Department confirms that Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act guarantees certain assistance for voters with disabilities.

June 19, 2024

SB1 ignites legal battle: A fight for voter rights and democracy

The backlash is a reflection of a broader concern for the foundational principles of our democracy.

April 5, 2024

Lawsuit filed to block criminalization of absentee ballot assistance

The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

April 5, 2024

Ivey signs “ballot harvesting” bill into law

The legislation went into effect immediately with Ivey’s signature.

March 21, 2024

Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance back on the docket

The bill appears to pick up right where it left off in the Senate last session, and seems primed for Republican approval.

September 13, 2023