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Predatory Lending and the Alabama Legislature

by Dana Sweeney, Organizer There are more payday lenders and title loan stores in Alabama than hospitals, high schools, movie theaters, and county courthouses combined. Payday lending by itself is a massive industry that harms hundreds of…

Victory for Tenants’ Rights

By Phillip Ensler, Policy Counsel Low-income tenants throughout Alabama will enjoy greater access to justice due to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeal’s ruling last week in Morrow v. Pake. In a decision that will affect thousands of…

2018 Alabama Regular Session - Post-Session Report

Access to Justice, Fair Schools, Safe Communities

The 2018 Alabama Regular Session began on January 9 and concluded on March 29. Below is a summary of key human rights legislation considered during the 2018 session. Fair Schools, Safe Communities Campaign Legislation Our communities…

Alabama Appleseed Commends Senate Vote to Ban the Box on State Employment Applications

Fair Schools, Safe Communities, Press Release

Alabama Appleseed today applauded the Alabama Senate’s vote to “ban the box” (SB198) on state employment applications. Banning the box would lead to greater opportunities for people with a criminal history as they re-enter their communities…

Support SB 198 (Sen. Singleton) & HB 257 (Rep. Givan)

Fair Schools, Safe Communities, News

Enhance Public Safety, Strengthen our Economy, & Give People a Second Chance to Make an Honest Living SB 198 & HB 257 ensure that the State of Alabama, its agencies, and its political subdivisions cannot ask a prospective employee…

Alabama Deserves a Vote on Predatory Lending Reform

Dana Sweeney, Other Issues

by Dana Sweeney, Organizer For years, there has been widespread, bipartisan agreement that we must reel in predatory payday lenders in Alabama. According to data collected by the State Banking Department, about 215,000 Alabamians took out…