Courts Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker. Mary Claire WootenMarch 25, 2025
Courts SPLC and ACLU: Judgeship reallocation violated Alabama Constitution The move comes after Tiara Young Hudson, a public defender and former judge, won the Democratic nomination during the May primaries. John H. GlennJuly 12, 2022
Courts Moore v. Sacha Baron Cohen appears to be over A federal appeals court recently dismissed Moore's $95 million defamation lawsuit against the comedian. Josh MoonJuly 11, 2022
Courts AEA lawsuit: officials not following law when considering teachers’ injury compensation The lawsuit claims the Board of Adjustment has a different, unfair workers' comp process for teachers and education employees. Josh MoonJune 27, 2022
Courts U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade A 2019 Alabama law is expected to soon be allowed to take effect, banning abortions in almost all cases. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2022
Courts Federal court tosses challenge to Alabama Democratic Party’s new bylaws The dismissal should be the final legal statement on the bylaws changes that ushered in new ADP leadership. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen files series of lawsuits against Facebook parent company Meta The lawsuits allege company executives were aware of the harmful effects of Facebook, Instagram but did nothing to protect young people Josh MoonJune 10, 2022
Courts Judge blocks motion to dismiss lawsuit against Merrill over access to purged voter lists Greater Birmingham Ministries filed the suit, claiming the Secretary of State's Office refused to release the information without charging "exorbitant fees." Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2022
Courts Federal judge blocks Alabama law criminalizing medical care for transgender youth Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Liles Burke found that the plaintiffs are substantially likely to win their case on multiple grounds. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2022
Courts Law criminalizing transgender medical care takes effect U.S. District Judge Liles Burke has not yet issued a ruling on a preliminary injunction. A hearing on the injunction concluded Friday afternoon. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2022
Courts Alabama law criminalizing care for transgender youth faces storm of legal challenges It has already accrued a number of lawsuits challenging its legality since its passage during the 2022 legislative session. John H. GlennMay 9, 2022