Justice Department Sues Alabama Over Noncitizen Voter Purge
The DOJ filed a lawsuit on Friday against the state of Alabama over the state’s voter purge program that targeted noncitizen voters.
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Alabama Voters with Disabilities Can Still Receive Help with Absentee Ballots, Judge Rules
A judge in Alabama today partially blocked a controversial state law that makes it illegal to help voters request absentee ballots. Voters who are blind, disabled or illiterate will continue to be allowed to receive assistance when applying for absentee ballots for the 2024 election.
Alabama Judge Dismisses Challenge to New Felony Disenfranchisement Law After State Delays Enforcement
An Alabama law that significantly increases the number of disenfranchising crimes for individuals with felony convictions will not go into effect until after the November 2024 general election, a Montgomery County judge clarified yesterday while dismissing a legal challenge to the new statute.
Republican Attorneys General Continue To Threaten Our Democracy
Republican attorneys general pose an ongoing threat to democracy as they continue their attempts to weaken the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and more.
Newbern, Alabama Will Hold First Election Since 1965
The Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama will finally lead his town after being blocked from entering office by his white predecessors, pending a signature from a federal judge on a settlement agreement both parties reached last week.
Federal Court Rejects Republican Call To Weaken Voting Rights Act
A federal court officially rejected Alabama Republicans’ attempt to drastically weaken part of the Voting Rights Act.
After Leaving ERIC, Louisiana Will Now Share Voter List Data With Alabama
Louisiana signed an agreement with Alabama to share voter list maintenance data between the two states.
11th Circuit Maintains Voter Purge Record Access for Nonprofits, but Adds Limits
Today, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in a case challenging Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R)‘s refusal to produce purged voter records.
Republicans Attack Voter Assistance in Alabama, U.S. Department of Justice Steps In
As voters fight back against Alabama’s new law that criminalizes voter assistance, the U.S. Department of Justice is stepping in to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act in the state.
Federal Judge in Alabama Denies Black Mayor’s Motion To Force White Town Leaders To Allow Him Into Office
A federal judge denied a motion from a Black mayor in Newbern, Alabama, who asked the court to require the town’s white leaders to allow him into office now, but said his arguments will likely be successful in September’s trial.