Courts Gun rights group sues Selma over “gun-free zone” The lawsuit pertains to a Selma resident who carried a gun into a "gun-free zone" in Selma last year. Jacob Holmes6 hours ago
Courts DOJ drops lawsuit that halted Alabama’s voter purge The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2025
Courts Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.” Chance PhillipsMarch 17, 2025
Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025
Courts AG Marshall joins legal battle over “Fork in the Road Directive” Supported by 21 Republican AGs, the amicus brief defends President Trump’s “Fork Directive” and critiques the federal workers unions’ lawsuit. Chance PhillipsFebruary 11, 2025
Courts Case to secure Alabama’s congressional map to appear in court next week Alabama's redistricting case is heading to court again, fighting for fair representation for Black voters. Wesley WalterFebruary 7, 2025
Courts Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in SB129 suit A federal lawsuit was filed earlier this month, and SB129 took effect in October. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 31, 2025
Courts AG announces guilty plea for theft of charitable funds Frank Lewis Brown, a local political consultant, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing funds earmarked for charity. StaffJanuary 30, 2025
Courts Plaintiffs in Amos Trust case ask judge to force recusal of AG Steve Marshall The plaintiffs claim Marshall has acted "suspiciously" and question his relationship with the defendants. Josh MoonJanuary 23, 2025
Courts Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 16, 2025
Courts College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2025