SPLC addresses its issues with Alabama voting at news conference
The SPLC and other groups hold a news conference to discuss their concerns with possible changes to the voting process, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Photo from WAKA Action 8 News
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center and other groups held a news conference to address their concerns about the voting process in Alabama.
The SPLC was joined by Black Voters Matter, Alabama Forward, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, Alabama Values, the League of Women Voters and other groups to speak out for what they call a stronger, more accessible democracy.
They believe there is an ongoing attack on voting rights and that bills that they consider pro-democracy haven’t be heard, according to SPLC Alabama Policy Director Jerome Dees.
Nationally, the SPLC has announced its opposition to plans to restrict or ban voting by mail or to require photo ID at the polls, saying it would prevent some Americans from having their voice heard.
College students, young adult voters and others also learned about the lobbying process and the status of pending legislation currently up for debate in the Legislature.
