Voting Rights
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. Alabama has come a long way since the Jim Crow era, but we are still fighting against the same forces that continue to keep voters of color away from the ballot box.
Additional Resources
Know Your Rights: Voting Rights
How To: Restore Your Voting Rights
ACLU National: Voting Rights | Voter Intimidation
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Notes from the Field: How Project MOVE is Mobilizing Alabamians for Change
We must have candidates on the ballot who are willing to be held accountable to the people they serve. We need leaders who are rooted in community, who understand the stakes for everyday Alabamians, and who are prepared to fight for a future that includes all of us—not just the privileged few.
2025 Statewide Municipal Election Risk Analysis
The ACLU of Alabama is raising urgent concerns following multiple reports of restricted access to fair, free, and safe elections during the August 5th and the August 26th Municipal Elections in the Cities of Dothan, Prichard, Mobile, Decatur, Tuskegee, Franklin, and Leeds.
Breaking: Court Agrees Alabama’s State Senate Districts Violate the Voting Rights Act
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