State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2024
Courts Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024
News Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2024
Elections Lawsuit filed to block criminalization of absentee ballot assistance The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments. StaffApril 5, 2024
Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2024
Health Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob HolmesJanuary 11, 2024
Courts Late breaking legal drama: Medical cannabis lawsuit heats up in Montgomery This legal maneuver follows Judge James Anderson's order granting expedited discovery to the plaintiffs, a move aimed at restoring public trust. Bill BrittJanuary 5, 2024
Courts Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Prisons FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023