Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire Wooten3 days ago
Courts Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2023
Courts AG Steve Marshall seeks to prosecute out-of-state abortion care Marshall asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former abortion providers in the state seeking injunctive relief. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2023
Courts Alabama lawmaker arrested on voter fraud charge David Cole has faced a lengthy election challenge related to his residency. Josh MoonAugust 29, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows construction of Intercoastal Waterway bridge to resume The court ruled that state immunity prevents John Cooper from being sued in his official capacity when the relief sought would violate the state's... Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2023
Courts Legal battle over cannabis licenses continues, AMCC still blocked from issuing licenses A hearing to determine if the AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act will carry forward on Monday. Josh MoonAugust 25, 2023
Courts Cannabis Commission proposes voiding licenses for the second time The Commission, in a court filing, proposed voiding the licenses and then re-issuing them to address violations of the Open Meetings Act. Josh MoonAugust 22, 2023
Courts Cannabis licenses on hold as court weighs claim of Open Meetings Act violation AMCC attorney William Webster threatened to air applicants' "dirty laundry" by foregoing executive session entirely if the court finds in favor of the plaintiffs. Jacob HolmesAugust 18, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
Courts Montgomery brawl “chair man” arrested; allegations of racial slurs The man seen hitting several people with a folding chair during the Montgomery brawl has been arrested. Josh MoonAugust 14, 2023
Courts Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023