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 Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire “divisive concepts” law The language is similar to Alabama's language prohibiting divisive concepts. Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2024
Courts Supreme Court halts probe into alleged corruption in Mable Amos Trust Fund In a surprise move on Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ended the investigation into allegations of wrongdoing. StaffJune 3, 2024
Courts State seeks summary judgement in gender care suit The state argues that the 11th Circuit reversal of the injunction on the law reinforces the state's right to enforce its law. Jacob HolmesMay 30, 2024
Courts Jefferson County DA: Toforest Johnson conviction “cannot be justified” Johnson's death sentence has attracted attention from several notable people, all calling for him to be released or a new trial granted. Josh MoonMay 21, 2024
Courts Ten individuals charged with theft of federal program funds from Tuskegee University The conspiracy to commit federal program theft charge carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. StaffMay 14, 2024
Courts Judge allows abortion support lawsuit to move forward Judge Myron Thompson will continue hearing a lawsuit that calls for legal protection of individuals who help women seek abortions across state lines. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
Courts Federal judge criticizes Alabama AG for abortion threats, allows case to continue Judge Myron Thompson’s ruling lambasted Marshall and his office for a lack of “common sense." Josh MoonMay 7, 2024
Courts Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Courts Judge Bill Lewis makes history as first African-American on Civil Appeals Court Lewis is the first African-American judge on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, one of the state's highest courts. Bill BrittMay 3, 2024
Courts Alabama challenges Biden’s Title IX updates Alabama is resisting the expansion of Title IX protections to encompass gender identity and sexual orientation. StaffMay 1, 2024