In 370 days, Supreme Court conservatives dash decades of abortion and affirmative action precedents | #elections | #alabama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating affirmative action in higher education had been leading goals of the conservative legal movement for decades. In a span of 370 days, a Supreme Court reshaped by three justices nominated by President Donald Trump made both a reality. Last June, the court ended nationwide protections for […]
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Supreme Court weighs Alabama’s claim of “race-neutral” reading of voting rights in racial gerrymandering case | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a high-stakes Alabama redistricting case that could determine the ability of minority voters to use Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to argue their electoral power has been diminished. The plaintiffs argued that Alabama’s new congressional map dilutes Black votes, while the state claims its congressional […]
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Will Rule On Important Cases for Black Folks | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson smiles following her formal investiture ceremony at the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.Photo: J. Scott Applewhite (AP) For the first time, the U.S. Supreme Court is in session with a Black woman on the bench. Unfortunately, the docket of cases that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will vote on […]
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Zeigler, Allen in GOP runoff for secretary of state | #elections | #alabama
The Republican nominations for four statewide races were on the ballot Tuesday, along with a constitutional amendment to fund improvements at state parks and historical sites. Here is a rundown on key races: SECRETARY OF STATE Outgoing State Auditor Jim Zeigler and state Rep. Wes Allen advanced to the Republican primary runoff to succeed GOP […]
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Alabama GOP voters decide secretary of state, other nominees | #elections | #alabama
Republican voters in Alabama will decide their party’s nominees in four statewide races Tuesday after campaigns in which many of the candidates touted their devotion to faith, former President Donald Trump and guns. A statewide constitutional amendment to fund park improvements also is on the ballot. Here are the key races to watch: SECRETARY OF […]
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Offices including secretary of state contested in Alabama | #elections | #alabama
The campaigns for U.S. Senate and governor have gotten the most attention leading up to Tuesday’s primary in Alabama, but five other statewide races are on the ballot. With multiple candidates in some races, some nominations may not be decided until after runoff elections scheduled for June 21. Here are some of the key races […]
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