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September 6, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Hillary Clinton takes aim at Alabama AG’s abortion crackdown

Clinton shared an AL.com story Wednesday on X that outlined the plan to prosecute those who aid Alabama women seeking abortions.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Former candidate says Alabama GOP shirked due diligence in David Cole case

The state Republican Party did not investigate a claim that David Cole lived outside the district he sought to represent, a claim that turned out to be true.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Why is federal court redrawing Alabama’s congressional map? What you need to know

The dispute is about whether the map violates the Voting Rights Act by depriving Black Alabamians of fair representation.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Redistricting fights in Alabama and elsewhere might decide who controls Congress

Though much remains to be settled, there’s a good chance congressional districts will be changing in numerous states.

By The Associated Press

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From the Lede

Birmingham environmental activist Michael Hansen leaves nonprofit GASP

During Hansen’s leadership GASP pursued several legal cases against large corporations including Bluestone Coke and Alabama Power over environmental issues. Hansen said GASP’s advocacy work was often taxing and that contributed to his motivation to leave.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Enrique Tarrio gets 22 years in prison for organizing Proud Boys in Jan. 6 attack

Tarrio’s sentence is the longest so far among more than 1,100 Capitol riot cases.

By The Associated Press

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