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Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued

Beth Clayton

August 9, 2013

Changes to voter registration process may be in store

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Senate is expected to vote Monday on a bill that will shorten the time period to register to vote by seven days. Under current law, voter registration applications are accepted until ten days prior to an election. If HB162 passes, voters will not be able to turn in … Continued

Beth Clayton

May 15, 2013

Black Caucus and Association of Black County Officials suit over reapportionment:

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On a gray Friday morning Senator Bobby Singleton, (D-Greensboro), announced from the Statehouse steps, “We have come hear today to put the state of Alabama on notice….” The notice that Senator Singleton was referring to was a lawsuit filed on behalf of the legislative black caucus and individual African … Continued

Bill Britt

August 13, 2012