Report: Alabama law strips voting rights from Black citizens disproportionately
A new report shows Black Alabamians face greater odds of losing and not regaining voting rights under state felony laws.
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State to pay $3M in plaintiffs’ attorney fees in Congressional redistricting suit
The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist.
Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters
The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district.
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Kristen Clarke urged the students to use their talents and develop them at Miles College to make change.
Gov. Ivey calls special session on redistricting
The governor further cautioned against plans by some lawmakers to push forward on a wide-ranging and divisive agenda.
New report refutes a central argument in Shelby v. Holder decision
The report demonstrates that the turnout gap between Black and white voters tripled from 2012-2022.
Black voters, organizations sue Jefferson County for racial gerrymandering
Alabama continues to be a hotbed for redistricting litigation, most notably the U.S. Supreme Court Case Merrill v. Milligan.
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Grassroots organization hopes to reach infrequent Black voters through the church
The goal is to create a minimum of 300 social and civic action ministries across Alabama by 2026.
Legal brief argues that new Congressional districts crack Black belt
A new legal brief filed in the ongoing legal battle over the state's new Congressional maps argues the failure to create a second Black-majority district disenfranchises Black voters.