Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Courts What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022
Courts Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-transitioning medical care The complaint alleges that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. StaffMay 2, 2022
Courts Civil, LGBTQ rights groups file suit against bill banning transgender medical care Doctors face criminal penalties including up to 10 years in prison if they continue to provide medical treatment to transgender children. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2022
Courts Alabama families file suit against bill banning transgender medical care The families allege the new law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. John H. GlennApril 12, 2022
Courts Judge tosses case against Clarke County sheriff A judge ruled Wednesday that former Sheriff Ray Norris had entered into a plea agreement with the AG's office. Josh MoonMarch 24, 2022
Courts Decatur store owner punched by cops files federal lawsuit against the city, police officer Kevin Penn caught a shoplifter and called police. He was punched in the face by the cops who responded. Now, he's suing them. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022
Courts Former Athens principal convicted for role in $10 million fraud scheme Rick Carter, who was principal of the year in Alabama in 2013, was accused of falsifying student records to skim state dollars. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022
Courts Legal fight brewing over ABC alcohol deliveries A group representing private package stores is threatening legal action over ABC's plan to implement home deliveries. Josh MoonMarch 3, 2022
Courts Mayor requests removal of ankle monitor, states altercation was self-defense In a court filing, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock alleges his wife has a history of abuse, alcoholism and mental illness. Josh MoonFebruary 11, 2022