Organizations challenging redistricting maps explain their issues
The groups say they would like to find a remedy before the 2022 elections, but that the litigation might take more time.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Grassroots organizations condemn passage of redistricting maps
The groups criticized the maps for diluting Black voting power and for lacking transparency.
November 8, 2021
Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps
The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters.
Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning
The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.
22 Alabama schools on SPLC’s list of U.S. schools honoring Confederate leaders
The civil rights organization renewed its call for schools to rename after the fourth anniversary of Charlottesville.
SPLC applauds SCOTUS dismissal of transgender bathroom ban
A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom.
SPLC takes at aim at Mo Brooks’ corporate backers
The campaign aims to put pressure on companies that donate to campaigns of lawmakers who pushed the Big Lie.
Birmingham man part of latest Capitol breach, Oath Keepers arrests
The 46-year-old Birmingham resident entered the Capitol with his dog.
Legislature passes bill to reform civil asset forfeiture
The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Study finds most Americans want national voting standards
A national sample of 1,000 representative voters found strong support for key parts of the For the People Act.