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SCOTUS declines to hear Cullman cash bail case

The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County.

June 21, 2023

Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama

“Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.”

June 9, 2023

SCOTUS offers few hints on question of Alabama voting maps

The court's conservative justices seemed to be searching for a way to back the state, but also offered criticism.

October 5, 2022

Sewell attends SCOTUS oral arguments in Alabama redistricting case

“We in Alabama are no strangers to the fight for fair representation,” Sewell said.

October 5, 2022

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

Alabama plaintiffs will argue for fairness and equality at the Supreme Court

Dothan's Letitia Jackson, a plaintiff in the case, said the case boils down to simply ensuring her vote counts as much as your vote

October 4, 2022

Facade of US Supreme court in Washington DC on sunny day

SCOTUS may be hypocritical — but not wrong — on abortion speech

Criticize the Court for perhaps not practicing what it preaches as it erects its fences, but heed its sermon.

May 10, 2022

What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly.

May 5, 2022

Coalition of churches condemns SCOTUS decision on Alabama’s new congressional maps

Faith in Action Alabama on March 25 is to unveil the group's plan to address voting rights.

February 21, 2022

Groups condemn SCOTUS allowing Alabama’s new congressional maps to stand

A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district.

February 10, 2022

Alabama asks SCOTUS to block Biden vaccine mandate for large employers

Alabama has the third-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second-highest COVID death rate per capita in the nation.

December 21, 2021