Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025
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
Courts Governor appoints Ben Baxley to Elmore County judgeship Baxley will fill the vacancy left by Judge Patrick Pinkston. StaffApril 25, 2024
Courts New legal filing seeks to remove Cannabis Commission from licensing process The filing by Alabama Always asks a Montgomery County judge to appoint a special master to determine applicant compliance. Josh MoonApril 15, 2024
Courts Former Limestone Sheriff Mike Blakely granted parole, to be released Blakely, Alabama's longest serving sheriff, will be released after serving just over a year of his three-year sentence. Josh MoonApril 12, 2024