Legislature Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges AG Marshall announced Rep. Kelvin Lawrence's felony charges of forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument Mary Claire WootenJuly 10, 2024
National AG Marshall joins other states in challenging NHTSA fuel economy standards Attorney General Marshall cosigned a petition for review attacking recently proposed increases to passenger car and light truck mileage requirements. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
Courts SCOTUS punts on federal preemption of restrictive abortion bans SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
National AG Marshall criticizes president’s deferment of deporting Palestinians Marshall called Biden’s decision to delay deporting Palestinians because of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza another of his “illegal amnesties.” Chance PhillipsJune 24, 2024
National AG Marshall joins amicus brief criticizing requested Trump gag order Attorney General Steve Marshall heavily criticized special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order in Trump’s classified documents case. Chance PhillipsJune 18, 2024
National Sen. Tuberville, AG Marshall help Trump circumvent gag order in New York The two Alabama politicians sought to support the former president as he is tried for falsifying business records. Chance PhillipsMay 15, 2024
Courts Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel StettheimerJune 2, 2023
State Ivey, other state leaders take oath of office at inauguration ceremony Gov. Kay Ivey said education will be her top priority in her final term leading the state. Jacob HolmesJanuary 17, 2023
Prisons Ivey asks Alabama Supreme Court for more time to carry out executions Ivey suggested "death warrants" be extended past the 24-hour window when the process is delayed by a stay of execution. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2022