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Arise legislative update: Update on Alabama redistricting case

The Alabama redistricting lawsuit continued this week as a federal court struck down the state's congressional map once again. The Legislature approved the map in July after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's original map likely violated the Voting Rights Act. But federal judges this week said the new map still failed to [...]
Issue
Voting Rights
Date
September 8, 2023
Author
Alabama Arise
Blog

Arise legislative update: Recap of Alabama redistricting hearing

The ongoing lawsuit over Alabama's congressional map returned to federal court this week. Arise's Mike Nicholson attended the U.S. District Court's redistricting hearing in Birmingham on Aug. 14. In this video update, Mike provides background on the case, which returned to district court after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Allen v. Milligan. He also [...]
Issue
Voting Rights
Date
August 18, 2023
Author
Matt Okarmus
Blog

Arise legislative update: Recap of 2023 redistricting special session

Arise's Akiesha Anderson provides an update after the Alabama Legislature's weeklong special session that focused on redistricting. The special session was in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Allen v. Milligan, which found that Alabama's congressional districts likely violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. Akiesha also discusses [...]
Issue
Voting Rights
Date
July 26, 2023
Author
Alabama Arise
Newsletter

June 2023 newsletter

The June 2023 newsletter features a recap of the 2023 Alabama legislative session as well as coverage from our Legislative Day.

Issues
Voting Rights, Medicaid Expansion, Budgets, Criminal Justice, Health, Housing, Tax Reform
Date
June 28, 2023
Author
Matt Okarmus
Blog

Allen v. Milligan ruling is a shot in the arm for democracy

Alabamians received good news this month with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Milligan. This decision upholds key parts of the Voting Rights Act and requires Alabama to draw new congressional districts by July 21. The Legislature likely will hold a special session in July to approve two majority-Black (or close to majority-Black) [...]
Issue
Voting Rights
Date
June 26, 2023
Author
Robyn Hyden
Blog

2023 was a momentous session on Alabama Arise policy priorities

June 6 ended one of the most significant legislative sessions ever for Alabama Arise and our supporters. Through timely and persistent advocacy, Arise members helped build a better, more equitable Alabama. While our work continues, we want to highlight the many important strides this year in our movement for a better Alabama for all – [...]
Issues
Economic Opportunity, Voting Rights, Criminal Justice, Housing
Date
June 26, 2023
Author
Mike Nicholson
Fact Sheet

Vote ‘No’ on HB 209 – Rep. Kiel’s bill that would narrow voting rights in Alabama

Voting rights are an essential part of the democratic process, and we should be wary of any legislation that unnecessarily prevents people from voting. But HB 209, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, would do just that. This bill would make it a felony to assist others in the absentee ballot application and submission process, [...]
Issue
Voting Rights
Date
April 17, 2023
Author
Alabama Arise
Blog

Arise legislative update: April 17, 2023

Arise's Akiesha Anderson provides an update on two bills we're watching in the Alabama Legislature this week. We are urging the Senate to support a bill that would end many driver's license suspensions for debt-based reasons. And we are urging a House committee to oppose a bill that would add harmful and confusing limits to [...]
Issues
Criminal Justice, Voting Rights
Date
April 17, 2023
Author
Alabama Arise
Blog

Arise legislative update: April 10, 2023

Arise's Mike Nicholson highlights three criminal justice reform bills that we're watching and supporting during the Alabama Legislature's 2023 regular session. This legislation would help modernize our state's sentencing system, reduce the burdens of high fines and fees, and ease voting rights restoration for many Alabamians who were formerly incarcerated.
Issues
Criminal Justice, Voting Rights
Date
April 10, 2023
Author
Alabama Arise
Blog

Alabama Arise resources for the 2022 general election

The 2022 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8 – less than three weeks from today. Alabamians will vote on a range of local, state and federal offices, including the governor, state legislators, a U.S. Senate seat and U.S. House members. Voters also will decide on a proposed recompilation of the state constitution and [...]
Issue
Voting Rights
Date
October 20, 2022
Author
Alabama Arise