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Sep 20, 2023

New Report Exposes Parole Board Behavior and Outcomes

Criminal Legal Reform
As Alabama’s parole grant rate has dropped to historic lows in 2023, our new report seeks to explain what is happening at parole hearings in Alabama and to capture parole data that is not publicly available or...
As Alabama’s parole grant rate has dropped to historic lows in 2023, our new report seeks to explain what is happening at parole hearings in Alabama and to capture parole data that is not publicly available or...
Parole Watch Report Title against blue background
Parole Watch Report Title against blue background
Sep 7, 2023

Federal Court Rejects Latest Alabama Congressional Map 

Countering voter suppression
The Court ordered a special master to redraw map to ensure Black voters have an opportunity to elect candidates of choice.
The Court ordered a special master to redraw map to ensure Black voters have an opportunity to elect candidates of choice.
Picture of the Alabama Capitol with the words "Breaking: Federal Court Rejects State's Latest Congressional Map"
Picture of the Alabama Capitol with the words "Breaking: Federal Court Rejects State's Latest Congressional Map"
Aug 1, 2023

Two ACLU of Alabama Staff Join Obama Foundation's Inaugural USA Leaders Program

Congratulations to Dillon Nettles and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist for joining 100 changemakers in this leadership program.
Congratulations to Dillon Nettles and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist for joining 100 changemakers in this leadership program.
Photo of Dillon Nettles and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist with the word "Congratulations" labeled above.
Photo of Dillon Nettles and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist with the word "Congratulations" labeled above.
Jun 27, 2023

ACLU of Alabama, Milligan Plaintiffs Propose Congressional Map Meeting SCOTUS’ Requirements

The proposal includes district lines that are fair and provide the best opportunity for Black voters to select the candidates of their choice.
The proposal includes district lines that are fair and provide the best opportunity for Black voters to select the candidates of their choice.
A new congressional map of Alabama
A new congressional map of Alabama
Jun 8, 2023

We're Here to Stay: Black Trans Futures

In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.
In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.
Trans activists Ro Robinson and Aadhya.
Trans activists Ro Robinson and Aadhya.
Jun 6, 2023

Our Summary of the 2023 Legislative Session

Over the course of the session, we have tracked more than 140 bills concerning the rights and civil liberties of Alabamians.
Over the course of the session, we have tracked more than 140 bills concerning the rights and civil liberties of Alabamians.
Words that state 2023 summary alabama legislative session over a picture of the state house
Words that state 2023 summary alabama legislative session over a picture of the state house