Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2025
Legislature Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2025
Courts Federal judge strikes down Arkansas law criminalizing librarians The law is similar to a bill in the Alabama Legislature that already has 50 Republican sponsors in the House. Jacob HolmesDecember 30, 2024
Elections Federal judge blocks state program aimed at purging voter rolls The preliminary injunction prevents the program from being undertaken until after the election. Jacob HolmesOctober 17, 2024
Courts Ten individuals charged with theft of federal program funds from Tuskegee University The conspiracy to commit federal program theft charge carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison. StaffMay 14, 2024
Courts Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 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
Courts Elmore County mother battles court, grandparents’ rights bill to protect kids An Elmore County judge is forcing a child into visitations with a family member under investigation for sexually assaulting her. Josh MoonOctober 24, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | How the Medical Cannabis Commission could get it right The Cannabis Commission doesn't have to start over with all licenses to get it right. Josh MoonAugust 24, 2023
Elections AFA endorses Christy Edwards for Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Edwards is running for reelection for her second term on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. StaffAugust 24, 2023