Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
National Federation of the Blind v. Merrill
Lawsuit filed by the National Federation of the Blind of Alabama and three voters against Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) challenging Alabama’s absentee voting process.
Blanchard v. Merrill
Lawsuit filed on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Lynda Blanchard (R) and state Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) challenging the use of electronic voting machines used in every Alabama county.
Chandler v. Allen
Lawsuit challenging Alabama’s new state House and Senate districts passed following the release of 2020 census data.
Allen v. Milligan
Lawsuit decided by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a challenge to Alabama’s congressional map drawn with 2020 census data under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Singleton v. Allen
Lawsuit challenging Alabama’s congressional map for being malapportioned and a racial gerrymander.
Alabama v. U.S. Department of Commerce
Republican lawsuit challenging the Census’ method of producing redistricting data and the delay in delivering data.
Chesnut v. Merrill
Lawsuit challenging Alabama’s 2011 congressional map as violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Shelby County v. Holder
Lawsuit in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the coverage formula of Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) was unconstitutional.
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