Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims
The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Marshall files brief opposing expedition of Trump’s prosecution
Marshall filed a brief in the federal court case involving Trump that opposes a request to expedite the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court declines to hear Toforest Johnson case
Johnson now must try to convince state and lower federal courts to overturn his questionable murder conviction.
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See recent postsWhat a day for Alabama Republicans
The national embarrassment of the state on Tuesday was truly something to behold.
Reactions to the Supreme Court’s Alabama congressional map decision
“It has been a long and frustrating battle holding the Alabama legislature accountable, but today it is a rewarding one,” the plaintiffs said.
Supreme Court experts highlight Alabama’s dark money influence campaign
Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court.
Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case
Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season.
Plaintiffs ask special master to consider VRA remedial plan as remedy
The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile.
Timeline of important dates in the redistricting process
Alabama currently has a Black population of over 25 percent but only one majority Black district.
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See recent postsThe new “fairness” of college selection
Finally, the college selection process will not be based on race ... even if most every other factor leading up to that is.