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A bill that could have led to the arrest of librarians narrowly missed becoming law last session, but sponsors have already filed a follow-up.
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arrest stories
Legislature
The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."
Public safety
Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30.
Courts
A personal attorney for Cooper said the charges stem from a property dispute with his neighbor.
News
The arrests of two minors for the deadly shooting is just the beginning, law enforcement officials said at a press conference Wednesday morning.
Public safety
The policies being considered at both the state and municipal level look to the example of Tuscaloosa.
Featured Opinion
I want Keith to get the second chance that we all want when we get in trouble. Whether innocent or guilty.
Courts
In a lawsuit filed against the City of Montgomery and MPD, Hooper claims his sexual assault arrest was part of an elaborate political scheme.
Legislature
The bills increased penalties for individual behavior, expanded the reach of law enforcement, and "would add to the state's already dire prison crisis."
Courts
According to court documents, Kaleb Dillard, 26, of Columbiana, entered the Capitol and threw one officer to the ground.