No surprise here.  In the Birmingham News, Justin Levitt and Ed Still wonder why Alabama went straight to court.  The court-costs-too-much and partisan talking points are featured prominently.  The reporter at the Birmingham News (Mary Orndorff) did not speak with anyone who could provide contrary background on why going straight to court is the better option for Alabama.  Instead, three critics of Alabama’s decision are cited.  I will detail some of the reasons why states cannot expect a fair review by submitting plans to Justice in my forthcoming book, Injustice.