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Georgia

SPLC Action Fund: Georgia SB 202 “makes voting more difficult at each stage of the process”

March 25, 2021

ATLANTA – The following statement about the Georgia House of Representative’s passage on a vote of 100-75 of SB 202 – a third omnibus election administration and voting process bill discussed this session – is by Nancy Abudu,...

Federal

SPLC Action Fund: Historic Confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine Brings Transgender Equality to the Forefront

March 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, Dr. Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender, Senate-confirmed federal official to serve as assistant secretary of health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The following...

Mississippi

Senate Bill 2759 will help needy families in Mississippi

March 24, 2021

JACKSON, Miss.-- Governor Tate Reeves has signed Senate Bill 2759. It raises the monthly Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits by $90. Mississippi has the lowest Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)...

Florida

Florida’s No Place for a Child Coalition supports giving juveniles a chance at rehabilitation through diversion programs

March 24, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Earlier today, the Florida House of Representatives Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 93 and House Bill 95 -- and are now headed to the floor for a full House vote. House Bill 93 removed the requirement...

Testimony

Extremism in the Ranks: SPLC testifies to Congress about persistence of white supremacist activity in military

March 24, 2021

Federal

Alabama congresswoman, SPLC call for federal oversight to implement voting reforms

March 23, 2021

Esther Schrader

Alabama

SPLC Action Fund calls on Mo Brooks to be disbarred for role in Capitol Insurrection; files complaint to the Alabama Bar Association

March 22, 2021

Montgomery, Ala. -- Today, the SPLC Action Fund filed a complaint to the Alabama Bar calling for the disbarment of U.S. Rep. Morris “Mo” Brooks, the United States Representative for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. The...

Policy

Fighting Voter Suppression: Seeking equal and open access to voting in the Deep South

March 22, 2021

Kathryn Casteel

Alabama

SPLC Action Fund: AL House Curbside Voting Ban “A Vindictive Measure with No Discernible Benefit to the Integrity of Our Elections”

March 18, 2021

Montgomery, Ala. – Today, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 285, a bill to enshrine a ban on county election officials establishing curbside voting in their jurisdictions. The following statement on the vote today...

SPLC Action Fund: AL House Curbside Voting Ban “A Vindictive Measure with No Discernible Benefit to the Integrity of Our Elections”

March 18, 2021

Montgomery, Ala. – Today, the Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 285 , a bill to enshrine a ban on county election officials establishing curbside voting in their jurisdictions. The following statement on the vote today...

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SPLC Action Fund: Georgia SB 202 “makes voting more difficult at each stage of the process”

SPLC Action Fund: Historic Confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine Brings Transgender Equality to the Forefront

Senate Bill 2759 will help needy families in Mississippi

Florida’s No Place for a Child Coalition supports giving juveniles a chance at rehabilitation through diversion programs

Extremism in the Ranks: SPLC testifies to Congress about persistence of white supremacist activity in military

Alabama congresswoman, SPLC call for federal oversight to implement voting reforms

SPLC Action Fund calls on Mo Brooks to be disbarred for role in Capitol Insurrection; files complaint to the Alabama Bar Association

Fighting Voter Suppression: Seeking equal and open access to voting in the Deep South

SPLC Action Fund: AL House Curbside Voting Ban “A Vindictive Measure with No Discernible Benefit to the Integrity of Our Elections”

SPLC Action Fund: AL House Curbside Voting Ban “A Vindictive Measure with No Discernible Benefit to the Integrity of Our Elections”

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