ACLU of Alabama

Legislature

Report: One in six state bills makes it easier to arrest, convict and sentence

The bills increased penalties for individual behavior, expanded the reach of law enforcement, and "would add to the state's already dire prison crisis."

September 20, 2022

Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests

Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices.

April 20, 2022

The Legislature must do their part for Alabama prisons

We need elected leaders who will do something about the real issues facing Alabamians, not made-up culture war problems.

April 7, 2022

Transgender Alabamians tell court lack of accurate IDs puts their lives at risk

The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision.

March 16, 2022

Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill

Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.

March 9, 2022

England calls for passage of parole reform bill

Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall.

March 3, 2022

Committee OKs bill banning abortion pill

About 40 percent of abortions in America are chemical abortions.

February 25, 2022

Alabama Senate committee OK’s bill to criminalize treatments for transgender youth

Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth.

February 10, 2022

Groups condemn SCOTUS allowing Alabama’s new congressional maps to stand

A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district.

February 10, 2022

Organizations challenge use of COVID relief funds to build prisons

“Building more prisons is a gross misuse of funds that were sent to help the people of Alabama, not punish them,” said JaTaune Bosby.

December 21, 2021