News DOJ settles with Alabama contractor over discrimination claims The agreement resolves allegations that Burford’s routinely discriminated against lawful permanent residents during the hiring process. Staff2 days ago
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant sentenced for assaulting arrestee Ryan Phillips, a former sergeant with the Daleville Police Department, previously pleaded guilty. Staff4 days ago
National AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment Attorneys general from Louisiana and South Dakota joined in urging Biden and the U.S. Archivist not to certify ERA. Mary Claire Wooten5 days ago
Elections Stand Up Mobile urges secretary of state to change course after DOJ lawsuit Stand Up Mobile urged Allen to change course and focus on expanding voter participation instead of limiting it. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2024
Courts Supreme Court allows block to remain in place on most new Title IX regulations The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights offense Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Moore, Palmer, Tuberville sign onto letter to DOJ about non-citizen voting Three members of Alabama’s delegation signed onto a letter asking the Department of Justice about noncitizen voting. Chance PhillipsJuly 15, 2024
Prisons Wife, attorney call for investigation after DOJ source dies in prison A DOJ source ended up dead just hours after being moved to a new dorm. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to announce major funding to combat school violence Sewell will announce a $1 million Department of Justice grant that she helped secure for the Birmingham Board of Education. StaffJanuary 23, 2024
National Sewell: DOJ awards $38 million to Alabama to fight crime, make communities safer “Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top priority of mine,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 12, 2023