Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance
The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill.
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Alabama NAACP’s Shelby Summit 2024: A catalyst for change
The Shelby Summit is a call to action to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
May 1, 2024
AG Garland vows to defend voting rights in Selma speech on Democracy’s foundation
The attorney general pointed out the persistent challenges and efforts aimed at undermining voting rights.
March 4, 2024
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See recent postsYour vote. Your freedom. Your future.
Regardless of party, we should all be alarmed at low voter participation rates.
Rep. Sewell to host live telephone Town Hall today
Rep. Sewell will discuss Alabama’s new congressional map, voting rights, the battle for a new House speaker, and more.
October 17, 2023
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map.
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
"The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement would protect the right to vote and safeguard our democracy," Sewell said.
September 19, 2023
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See recent postsThe court must restore justice and fairness to Alabama
The special session was simply a partisan exercise of raw political power that laid waste to justice and fairness.
Voting rights advocates express concern over proposed redistricting maps
The proposed maps have caused outrage among many voting rights advocates and organizations.
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See recent postsAlabama’s AG should be protecting voting rights
Alabama Republicans are likely to lose a congressional district, because they've spent decades leaning into racism.