Alabama’s racial turnout gap hit a 16-year high in 2024
In Alabama's 2024 elections, the gap between white and Black voter turnout widened to its highest...
‘John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act’ reintroduced in HOR
Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL) reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the U.S....
Mississippi Senate passes new redistricting plan
The Mississippi Senate has approved a new redistricting plan, setting the stage for changes to the...
Witness challenges Black Belt, Mobile ‘community of interest’ in Alabama redistricting case
A witness for the Alabama attorney general’s office testified that while historical racism may contribute to...
Voting rights claims plunge in wake of Supreme Court decision
A Bloomberg Law analysis reveals that following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Brnovich v. Democratic National...
Trial begins for Alabama’s congressional redistricting map
A trial began Monday, Feb. 10, in Alabama, marking a pivotal moment in a years-long battle...
Senate map dilutes Black votes, North Carolinians say in gerrymandering trial
A trial challenging the 2023 North Carolina Senate map on grounds of racial gerrymandering commenced in...
NC Republicans propose bill to cut early voting, eliminate Sunday voting
Early voting in North Carolina could see significant reductions if lawmakers approve a new bill introduced...
The question of Black voting power in northeastern NC is back before a federal judge
Former U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield testified that his electoral performance significantly declined in predominantly white precincts...
What is S.B. 382, the NC bill eliminating two judicial districts
Senate Bill 382 (S.B. 382), enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly, introduces significant changes to...
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