Alabama Legislative Black Caucus

Members of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus in recent months have been meeting with Gov. Kay Ivey, state law enforcement officials and others to voice their concern over systemic racism in Alabama, the group said in a statement Friday.  Alabama Legislative Black Caucus members in June met with Ivey, and in follow-up meetings with other … Continued

By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter In 2010, after the census was completed and the Republicans won the legislature for the first time since Reconstruction, the Republican leadership determined the boundaries for each district in the Alabama State House and the Alabama State Senate. Since the census in 2000, some districts experienced large population shifts. … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday the US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case challenging the redistricting of electoral districts by the Alabama Legislature in response to 200 census results. The redistricting, which occurred under the direction of Republicans, has been upheld in lower courts, facing challenges based on charges … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that a three judge federal court panel has ruled on a 2-1 decision that the new districts for the Alabama House and Senate did not violate federal law. Attorney General Strange said, “I am committed to protecting every citizen’s right … Continued

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last week a panel of three Federal judges ruled that Alabama’s 2010 legislative redistricting plan does not violate either the Voting Rights Act or the US Constitution. This ruling came as a big win for Republicans in the state, who had taken over the legislature for the first time … Continued

Staff Report Montgomery, AL – The members of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus have elected Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Prichard, to serve as the Caucus’ new chairman. Rep. Bracy will serve as chairman for the next two years. “It is an honor to have been chosen for this position,” said Rep. Bracy. “I am truly blessed … Continued