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Dec 19, 2022

Reflecting on 2022, and Looking to 2023 ✨

As 2022 ends, the ACLU of Alabama looks back on important moments of empowerment, advocacy, and joy.

As 2022 ends, the ACLU of Alabama looks back on important moments of empowerment, advocacy, and joy.

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A photo of ACLU of Alabama staff.
Nov 7, 2022

Make Your 2022 Voting Plan Now!

Voting Rights

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2022 November Midterms! As Election Day approaches, we encourage you to make your voting plan now. Early preparation will help guarantee that you don’t encounter...

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2022 November Midterms! As Election Day approaches, we encourage you to make your voting plan now. Early preparation will help guarantee that you don’t encounter...

A photo of sticky notes on a table with a pen below.
A photo of sticky notes on a table with a pen below.
Oct 27, 2022

Are You Registered to Vote in the November Midterms? Are You Sure?

Voting Rights

The 2022 General Election, also known as the November Midterms, is three weeks away. As Election Day approaches, we want to remind you of several voter deadlines. Missing these deadlines can make it harder...

The 2022 General Election, also known as the November Midterms, is three weeks away. As Election Day approaches, we want to remind you of several voter deadlines. Missing these deadlines can make it harder...

A photo of a white textured background with black text that reads "Vote". Photo was taken by Cyrus Crossan
A photo of a white textured background with black text that reads "Vote". Photo was taken by Cyrus Crossan
Oct 26, 2022

How to Fight for Your Rights at the Ballot Box

Voting Rights
Here’s how the ACLU is educating and empowering voters across the country.
Here’s how the ACLU is educating and empowering voters across the country.
Oct 4, 2022

Voting Rights Are Center Stage This Supreme Court Term

Voting Rights
The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
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Sep 29, 2022

Three People Share How Ankle Monitoring Devices Fail, Harm, and Stigmatize

Criminal Legal Reform
Electronic monitoring typically uses GPS tracking systems in devices referred to as ankle bracelets, ankle shackles, or tethers to record the location of their wearers. This includes people awaiting trial,...
Electronic monitoring typically uses GPS tracking systems in devices referred to as ankle bracelets, ankle shackles, or tethers to record the location of their wearers. This includes people awaiting trial,...
A woman pulls up her pant leg and shows her ankle monitor.
A woman pulls up her pant leg and shows her ankle monitor.