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 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
Courts Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Courts Lawsuit alleges “religious test” on Alabama voter registration form Plaintiffs say the phrase “so help me God” amounts to a mandatory religious oath. Micah DanneyOctober 5, 2020
Courts Vestavia doctor sentenced to 30 years for producing child porn A federal judge sentenced Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. of Vestavia Hills, 56, to 30 years in prison. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020
Courts Alabama Republicans urge Jones to meet with Trump’s SCOTUS nominee “Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does — listen to the majority of Alabamians,” Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyOctober 1, 2020