February 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to our February Newsletter! With a full month into the 2022 legislative session, we have some important updates to share about civil rights and civil liberties in Alabama.

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The Most Racist Supreme Court Cases You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Why does the Biden administration's Department of Justice continue to rely on cases that presume people in the territories are “alien races” composing “savage tribes”?

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court.

January 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to our new monthly newsletter! With the start of 2022, we are launching a fresh initiative that provides our allies with regular and comprehensive updates.

A picture of the Alabama Capitol.

Here are the States We’re Watching as Redistricting Begins

This year, as redistricting starts across the country, the ACLU works to ensure that these new electoral lines are not gerrymandered.

By Sophie Beiers, Rotimi Adeoye

An outline of various states in the United States, against a light green background.

Your Mini Guide to Discussing Abortion Rights at the Dinner Table

Here’s a handy reference of facts when discussing abortion rights with friends and family at the dinner table.

Flat-lay of friends feasting at Thanksgiving Day table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view

Alabama’s New Electoral Lines are Racially Gerrymandered — Here’s Why

We’re suing to fix these unconstitutional maps.

By Davin Rosborough

Alabama on a map of the United States of America

What You Need to Know Ahead of the 2021 Special Session on Redistricting

The special session is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 29.

By Monica Riley

A photo of an overview of a cloverleaf interchange with heavy traffic on the roads.

What You Need to Know Ahead of the 2021 Special Session on Prison Construction

The special session is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 27.

By Monica Riley

An image of empty prison cells. Are prisons ready for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic?

What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?

Here’s how 2020 census data could determine your voice in future elections.

A map of the redistricting plan for the City of North Charleston.