Roundup: News and Features
A collection of recent news articles and features from the Legal Defense Fund.
Amid Silence and Censorship, Alabama Students and Professors Reflect on a Year Under SB129
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In October 2024, SB129, a restrictive censorship law affecting Alabama’s public colleges and universities, went into effect. The law upended the ways public college communities can teach, learn, and build community around topics including race, gender, identity, and history.
The Supreme Court Drastically Weakened the Voting Rights Act 12 Years Ago — And the Ripple Effects are Unrelenting
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IN BRIEF: Twelve years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Shelby County v. Holder that states and localities with a history of racial discrimination in voting practices were no longer required to obtain federal approval before implementing voting changes. This former framework — called prec…