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.
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Inside Alabama Republicans’ plan to overturn Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act
Republicans in the state Senate want to break Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a long-held goal of many conservatives.
House, Senate approve different maps without a second majority-minority district
The House committee passed Pringle’s plan along party, and racial, lines as expected. But the Senate delivered a surprise.
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See recent postsIn Alabama, redistricting is a rigged game
Gerrymandering has completely dismantled the political process in this state. And we're all suffering because of it.
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See recent postsSCOTUS remakes law governing violent speech — kinda
For the sake of targets of violent and truly threatening speech, we can only hope the consequences will be minimal.
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See recent postsCongress must restore voting rights the Supreme Court took away
Our elections are the foundation of our democracy. They give everyone an equal voice in the systems that govern our lives.
Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July
The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory.
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.”
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce legislation to protect Supreme Court justices
The legislation would raise the maximum term of imprisonment for those who attempt to unlawfully influence a federal judge.
May 2, 2023
SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama
Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university.