Courts SCOTUS rejects IVF clinic’s appeal in watershed case The Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine filed the appeal in an attempt to overturn February's ruling. Alex JobinOctober 9, 2024
Courts One officer charged with murder in the death of Steve Perkins Marquette was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and booked into the Morgan County Jail with a $30,000 bond. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 8, 2024
Courts Medical cannabis license dispute heads to court in Montgomery tomorrow These lawsuit are just the latest in a string of legal challenges against the AMCC, painting a picture of a regulatory body struggling with... Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
Courts Federal judge refuses to pause Alabama case on gender-affirming care ban amid legal battle The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S. Bill BrittDecember 27, 2023
Courts Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Courts Marshall files brief opposing expedition of Trump’s prosecution Marshall filed a brief in the federal court case involving Trump that opposes a request to expedite the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Patrick DarringtonDecember 21, 2023
Courts Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Courts Alabama medical cannabis license process under legal scrutiny: Judge denies TRO The ruling allows the commission to proceed with its planned meeting and licensing process. Bill BrittDecember 12, 2023
Courts Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection Kaleb Dillard, a former marine, was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 12 months of supervised release. Patrick DarringtonNovember 17, 2023
Courts Former Alabama sheriff’s deputy faces federal charges Blake Hicks, 33, is the former Elmore County sheriff’s deputy being charged with the federal crime. Patrick DarringtonNovember 6, 2023
Courts Cannabis Commission can proceed as companies continue to poke at scoring system Multiple companies asked a Montgomery court to halt the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission once again. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023