Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
The proposed legislation would allow disabled applicants to deliver their absentee ballot application through a designated third party.
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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.
PARCA: Alabama’s democracy progresses but challenges remain
Even with recent constitution reform, the limited civic engagement and absentee ballot restrictions in Alabama pose an issue
Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance
The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill.
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See recent postsSB1 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.
Absentee voting deadlines approach for primary runoff election
Election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, April 9.
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
Bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance awaits Ivey’s signature
The Alabama Senate approved a bill to criminalize certain forms of assistance during the absentee ballot voting process.
Legislature passes bill criminalizing “ballot harvesting”
Critics are still concerned about the law’s potential to suppress votes by making voters fear criminal charges.
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Two
The Legislature met for days four, five and six in the second week of the 2024 Legislative Session.