Supreme Court

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.

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.

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.

July 24, 2025

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

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

July 21, 2025

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.

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.

March 25, 2025

Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s

Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session.

January 16, 2025

Sen. Britt’s social media warning bill problematic — but possibly constitutional

The federal Stop the Scroll Act would require social media platforms to warn users of the “negative mental health impacts."

December 5, 2024

Lilly Ledbetter, a pay equality pioneer, dead at 86

Lilly Ledbetter fought against pay discrimination, leading to the Fair Pay Act.

October 14, 2024

SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case

The Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine filed the appeal in an attempt to overturn February's ruling.

October 9, 2024