Elections Son of Sebrina Martin recounts home environment that caused her to lose custody The court order detailed the bruising of Jonathan Martin as a key indicator of a "pattern of domestic violence" in the home. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2022
Elections Democratic Party procedure could revoke nomination from Sebrina Martin Parties are not legally required to follow primary results, and Democratic Party bylaws provide for the removal of a nominee. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2022
Elections Mo Brooks calls January 6 committee a “witch hunt” Brooks announced "women for Mo" in partnership with Women for America First, an organization involved in the rally preceding the Capitol attack. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2022
Elections Sebrina Martin lost custody of six children for use of excessive corporal punishment Court documents show Martin lost custody of six children due to excessive corporal punishment in her Montgomery home in July 2013. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Congress Shelby criticizes Biden border policy for placing burden on National Guard The comments came during a defense subcommittee hearing reviewing the fiscal year 2023 funding request. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2022
Elections ALGOP to hear four election challenges Candidates in the House District 28 and 29 races want the election to be redone on account of a mapping error. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2022
Elections Challenges filed in five legislative races The challenges include House districts 28 and 29, where a redistricting error resulted in numerous voters receiving incorrect ballots. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2022
Courts Judge blocks motion to dismiss lawsuit against Merrill over access to purged voter lists Greater Birmingham Ministries filed the suit, claiming the Secretary of State's Office refused to release the information without charging "exorbitant fees." Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2022
Elections House District 28, 29 certified despite redistricting error ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he expects challenges to the results, which must be filed by noon Thursday. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2022
Elections Merrill responds to lawsuit seeking to prohibit use of electronic voting machines The lawsuit was filed by former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard and State Rep. Tommy Have, R-Scottsboro. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2022