Courts Legal Defense Fund calls for voter rights 12 years after Shelby v. Holder With precelarance ruled unconstitutional, Alabama quickly returned to drawing district lines that deprived Black voters of political power. Jacob Holmes6 hours ago
Courts Judge delays medical cannabis hearing The hearing set for July 13 in a lawsuit over the awarding of medical cannabis licenses has been delayed. Josh MoonJuly 4, 2023
Courts Tennessee, Kentucky judges block bans on gender-affirming care The state join Alabama and Arkansas judges in all issuing similar rulings against laws banning the treatments in their respective states. Jacob HolmesJune 29, 2023
Courts Lawmaker: Special master likely to redraw Alabama voting maps Rep. Chris England, who's on the redistricting committee, predicts the two sides will be unable to agree on new maps. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Courts First lawsuit filed over medical marijuana licenses The lawsuit asked a judge to impose a stay on licenses and force the commission to do its own reviews. Josh MoonJune 22, 2023
Courts SCOTUS declines to hear Cullman cash bail case The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Courts Federal court sets July deadline for new Alabama voting maps The new maps are necessary after a ruling from the Supreme Court found the state's 2020 maps were discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 19, 2023
Courts No electronic bingo, no problem for VictoryLand After replacing the electronic bingo machines with historical horse racing machines, business at the venue has picked up. Josh MoonJune 15, 2023
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Courts Deposition: Lawmaker can’t recall spending a night in his residence of record In a deposition in his election challenge, David Cole couldn't recall spending a single night or eating a meal at his residence of record. Josh MoonMay 25, 2023
Courts Alabama Supreme Court denies Cole request again, deposition will move forward Cole is set to be deposed in Montgomery on Wednesday in a residency challenge to his election in House District 10. Josh MoonMay 17, 2023