Courts Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs provide critical civil legal aid amid zero state funding, relying on volunteers, donations and local partnerships. Mary Claire Wooten16 hours ago
Congress Shelby says Democratic spending bills fall short on defense spending Democrats' spending bills cut border wall funding while boosting child care and public school funding. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2021
National Former Alabama AG on board of another RAGA nonprofit The Republican Attorneys General Association's Rule of Law Defense Fund paid for robocalls urging attendance on Jan. 6. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 14, 2021
Congress Sewell votes to prevent U.S. default Sewell was the Alabama member of Congress to vote in favor of raising the debt limit. Josh MoonOctober 13, 2021
National Game Changer Award awarded to Birmingham native Erica Iheme A graduate of Alabama A&M, Iheme spent 17 years as an organizer and union builder throughout the United States. John H. GlennOctober 13, 2021
National SBC executive committee votes to waive attorney-client privilege in abuse review After weeks of heated meetings and two votes against transparency, members voted to allow access to the committee's documents. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 6, 2021
National Lawmaker calls for Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray to receive Medal of Freedom Fred Gray is a former state legislator, civil rights attorney, National Bar Association president and Civil Rights leader. Brandon MoseleySeptember 29, 2021
Congress Shelby urges Democrats to adopt funding bill to stave off shutdown, default By mid-October, if the debt ceiling doesn't rise, the U.S. could default on its debts for the first time in history. John H. GlennSeptember 28, 2021
National Most voting SBC members in Alabama against waiving privilege in abuse review The executive committee has until Tuesday to decide whether it'll waive attorney-client privilege in a review of sexual abuse allegations. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 27, 2021
Congress Aderholt, Rogers look ahead to hearings on Afghanistan withdrawal The House Armed Service Committee has scheduled hearings on the withdrawal. Brandon MoseleySeptember 27, 2021
Congress Alabama GOP congressmen vote against Democrats’ abortion bill The bill narrowly passed the House and now moves to the Senate. Brandon MoseleySeptember 27, 2021