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Supreme Court experts highlight Alabama’s dark money influence campaign

Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court.

September 22, 2023

Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case

Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map.

September 20, 2023

Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance

There appears to be a significant connection between Alabama's post-Milligan map redrawing process and a powerful national dark money network.

September 16, 2023

Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case

Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season.

September 13, 2023

Alabama’s Legislative Black Caucus responds to court’s rejection of congressional map

"The Republican-led Legislature is unable to draw maps that offer black voters a chance to fairly elect representation of their choice," Sen. Merika Coleman said.

September 6, 2023

Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map

The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters.

September 5, 2023

Carl: “By all means” it is okay for Alabama to defy federal court orders

During an event Wednesday, APR asked Carl if it was okay for Alabama to disobey federal court orders. Carl responded: “by all means.”

August 17, 2023

Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered

The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering.

August 16, 2023

Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map

“What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer.

August 15, 2023

Alabama’s defense of its voting maps had a specific target

The state's defense of its voting maps was weak and ineffective at the District Court level. But that wasn't the target audience.

August 15, 2023