Courts Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship Alabama Republicans blasted the decision while Democrats and immigrant advocates welcomed renewed certainty for children protected by the 14th Amendment. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2026
Courts Litigants argue who decides Tuberville eligibility, and when Tuberville’s team argues that the courts have no role in determining eligibility in the case. Jacob HolmesJune 29, 2026
Courts Judge to hear arguments today in suit challenging Tuberville residency The case could determine whether the Republican nominee remains eligible for Alabama’s gubernatorial ballot. Jacob HolmesJune 29, 2026
Courts Alabama provider pays $300K after making false Medicaid claims Prosecutors alleged the company billed for basic living skills services for at-risk children that were never delivered. Jacob HolmesJune 25, 2026
State LWV launches voter rights restoration awareness campaign Volunteers offered confidential guidance as Alabama’s changing felony voting laws left many residents unsure whether they could cast ballots. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2026
Local news Orange Beach council members allege mayor threatened them over body cam footage The ethics complaint detailed an April executive session and questions over why council members were not told about the police encounter. Jacob HolmesJune 19, 2026
Elections Wahl takes victory in bitter Republican runoff for lieutenant governor Trump’s endorsement and a raccoon-themed campaign flashpoint helped propel the former state GOP chairman toward November’s general election. Jacob HolmesJune 17, 2026
Prisons State seeks lethal injection for Lee after suffocation ruled unconstitutional A federal judge specifically carved out room for the state to pursue execution methods other than nitrogen hypoxia. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2026
Party politics ALGOP dismisses Tuberville challenge after closed hearing Challenger Ken McFeeters sharply criticized the hearing as one-sided with a pre-determined conclusion. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2026
Prisons Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution The ruling left Jeffery Lee facing execution by another method amid mounting scrutiny of Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2026