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Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs

“The Constitution is clear. The power to regulate trade lies with Congress,” Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell said on Friday.

Chance Phillips

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February 23, 2026

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When presidents begin to resemble kings

From Washington’s restraint to executive immunity, constitutional limits are fading and king-like authority is quietly reentering American political life.

Bill Britt

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January 19, 2026

Alabama carries out fifth execution of the year

Alabama executed Anthony Boyd by nitrogen gas despite his innocence claims, protests and a Supreme Court dissent calling the method unconstitutional.

Mary Claire Wooten

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October 24, 2025

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Dark money empire targets Alabama in a national battle to rule the law

Leonard Leo’s billion-dollar network fuels Alabama’s AG race, part of a nationwide drive to dominate courts and rule the law.

Bill Britt

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September 2, 2025

Supreme Court prepares to consider constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act provision

The Supreme Court’s request for briefs on majority-minority districts’ constitutionality indicates a forthcoming ruling could upend the Voting Rights Act.

Chance Phillips

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August 4, 2025

Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity

Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts.

Wesley Walter

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July 24, 2025

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Would Alabama’s ruling class pass a 1912 civics test?

A century ago, children understood the Constitution better than many in power do today.

Bill Britt

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July 21, 2025

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If SCOTUS won’t stop a lawless president, it should at least explain why

The Supreme Court has tended to give Trump a pass to do whatever he wants—and the court has refused to say why.

Josh Moon

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July 16, 2025

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.

Mary Claire Wooten

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March 25, 2025