AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoAlabama Redistricting Fight: The U.S. solicitor general filed an amicus brief backing Alabama in the Milligan v. Allen congressional map case, arguing the lower court’s injunction was “tainted” by an improper reading of Louisiana v. Callais and that the state’s failure to draw a second Black opportunity district doesn’t prove intentional discrimination. GOP Runoff Politics: Lieutenant governor runoff momentum is building—John Wahl says his campaign raised more than $500,000 in the first week after finishing first in the May 19 primary, while Wes Allen’s campaign raised far less in the same period. Attorney General Race: Alabama’s AG runoff is also tightening as prosecutors line up—District Attorney Andy Hamlin endorsed Jay Mitchell, while Walker County DA Bill Adair backed Katherine Robertson. Courts & Public Safety: A federal judge ruled nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, clearing the way for Alabama’s June 11 execution of Jeffery Lee. Justice in Mobile: A Mobile County judge sentenced Darius Lucky to two life-without-parole terms for the 2023 killing of 9-year-old Cailee Knight. State Government & Economy: Gov. Kay Ivey urged Alabama small businesses to enter the SBA’s Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition, offering up to $1 million in prizes. Coastal Update: Alabama’s shrimping season opens June 1 at 6 a.m. in multiple coastal waters, including Mobile Bay and Bon Secour Bay.
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