SPLC seeks jury pool expansion ahead of criminal trial

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Attorneys for the Southern Poverty Law Center Wednesday filed a motion asking a federal court to take steps during jury selection to protect a trial of the organization from bias.

The motion requests that the court consider expanding the pool of jury candidates and sending out additional questions to potential jurors and interviewing them about their answers prior to jury selection.

“There are a number of measures that courts in this and other districts have …

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