Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case
The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker.
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Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act
Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”
Gov. Ivey joins Louisiana in mourning New Orleans terror attack victims
Governor Ivey has called upon Alabamians to observe a day of mourning for Kareem Badawi on Monday, January 6, and for Drew Dauphin on Wednesday,
January 6, 2025
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files
Louisiana is the sixth state to partner with Alabama as part of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database.
July 11, 2024
Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims
The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ivey issues supplemental state of emergency
This emergency order by the governor will allow the Ida evacuees to get their essential prescription medications refilled.
Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana
Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour.
Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic
Further, the court left open the possibility of damages for past constitutional violations.
Hurricane Delta hits Louisiana Gulf Coast
Delta hit the U.S. Gulf Coast near Creole, Louisiana, as a category two hurricane.
Hurricane Delta to make landfall this evening
Sustained winds of Delta are currently 105 miles per hour, with gusts of 120 miles per hour. Despite the weakening, the NHC warns that this is still a very large storm.