Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) issued a proclamation on Friday calling state lawmakers to hold a special legislative session reserved for redistricting next week and to reschedule the May 19 primary election. Alabama is the latest red state to consider redrawing its congressional districts in light of a landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down race-based

Democrats opened the special session with an emotional outpouring at the likelihood of Memphis losing its majority-Black congressional district.

ABA accreditation continues to be "gold standard for law schools," said Daniel Thies, Chair of the ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.