Recent Opinion Articles
- Uncounted Ballots: A Measure of Vulnerability
Edward B. Foley, November 5 - Election Commissions and Supreme Courts
Edward B. Foley, October 20 - Line-drawing after Overruling Austin
Edward B. Foley, September 9 - Citizens United, Stare Decisis, and Democracy
Edward B. Foley, July 31 - Impressive Unanimity: the Historical Significance of Coleman v. Franken
Edward B. Foley, June 30
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State-by-State Coverage (Alabama)
Recent News & Analysis
Below are the most recent Alabama News & Analysis posts. See All Alabama News & Analysis
10/13/08
Alabama Felony Voting Suit Dismissed
Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Tracy McCooey has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the ACLU to clarify which felons are permitted to vote in elections under Alabama state law. Judge McCooey determined that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the suit (Read the court's order). An appeal is expected, although it is unlikely that the case will be resolved prior to the the general election in November. See the EL@M case page for more information and additiona case documents.
Recent Commentary
There are no commentaries on Alabama that Election Law @ Moritz has covered, or is covering at this time.
Recent News Stories
Below are the most recent Alabama News Stories. See All Alabama News Stories
10/30/09
State may be on fast track to pass military voting bill
Secretary of State Beth Chapman and her staff have been working on a military voting bill for several years and the bill came close to passage in the last session.
7/31/09
Court reprimands Hale County judge in ethics case
An Alabama court that hears complaints against judges reprimanded Hale County Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins on Thursday and suspended his pay for three months for not stepping aside promptly from an investigation involving three of his relatives.
6/16/09
Feds want more election information
Federal officials in charge of approving a change to the date of Birmingham city elections have contacted city officials for more information as to why the city wants to change its election timeline.
6/6/09
Polling places to change for access for disabled
Probate Judge Mike Davis told the Limestone County Commission Monday that nine polling places would have to be relocated because they do not comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
5/31/09
Military voting bill likely won't apply to 2010 elections
A bill that would have made voting easier for Alabama's military members died in the last days of the legislative session.
Current Litigation
There are no active cases on Alabama that Election Law @ Moritz is covering at this time. See All Archived Cases on Alabama
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