Courts Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute. Jacob Holmes23 hours ago
Courts DOJ warns states against laws that discriminate against transgender youth The DOJ in court filings Thursday warned two states that laws there would not survive the legal challenges. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
Courts Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, rules against Alabama AG Marshall The failed attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is the third brought before the U.S. Supreme Court. Eddie BurkhalterJune 18, 2021
Courts Center for Law and Liberty supports state’s policy on IDs for trans people The ACLU sued the state on behalf of three trans Alabamians who asked that their licenses reflect their gender. Brandon MoseleyJune 3, 2021
Courts Alabama Supreme Court creates Commission on Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships The commission is comprised of 20 members appointed by the Supreme Court of Alabama. StaffMay 24, 2021
Courts Alabama man charged with conspiracy in U.S. Capitol attack Joshua James, of Arab, is charged with conspiring to stop Congress from counting Electoral College votes. Eddie BurkhalterApril 2, 2021
Congress SPLC warns election fraud claims may solidify as “key belief” of the far right President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says. Micah DanneyDecember 15, 2020
Courts Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit challenging election results The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory. Brandon MoseleyDecember 13, 2020
Courts Alabama AG joined election lawsuit despite similar changes in Alabama The lawsuit is widely viewed by legal experts as little more than a publicity stunt. Josh MoonDecember 11, 2020
Courts SCOTUS majority seems likely to uphold Affordable Care Act The U.S. Supreme Court will return to hear more arguments in the case on Nov. 30. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2020
Congress Poll watchers in Alabama report massive turnout, long waits and machine shortages One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to. Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020