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.
ACLU of Alabama
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.
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.
Committee OKs bill banning abortion pill
About 40 percent of abortions in America are chemical abortions.
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.
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.
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
Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps
The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency.
November 8, 2021
Civil rights groups send letter to state committee ahead of redistricting
Gov. Kay Ivey announced last week that state lawmakers will gather in a special session to begin Oct. 28 to address redistricting.