Kim Chandler, The Associated Press

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Judge maintains injunction against key part of Alabama absentee ballot law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge on Friday refused to stay an injunction against a portion of a new...

Justice Department sues Alabama saying state is purging voter rolls too close to election

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday against Alabama and its top election official, accusing...

Judge blocks one part of new Alabama absentee ballot restrictions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a portion of a new Alabama law limiting help with...

The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears

The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The first general election ballots for the presidential race are going out Wednesday as Alabama officials...

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) -- On opposite sides of the courthouse square in Tuskegee, Alabama -- a place steeped in African...

11th Circuit allows Alabama to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A divided federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision allowing Alabama to enforce its...

Judge limits scope of lawsuit challenging Alabama restrictions on help absentee ballot applications

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A federal judge has sided with the state of Alabama in narrowing the scope of a...

Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- The Alabama attorney general's office on Wednesday described a new ban on providing voters with absentee...

Locked out of town hall, 1st Black mayor of a small Alabama town returns to office

The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town who had been locked out of town hall by white officials...