Courts SPLC accuses ALDOT of illegal covenants in Shiloh Black landowners said settlement terms let the state flood their properties without penalty, leaving homes damaged and difficult to insure. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Courts U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade A 2019 Alabama law is expected to soon be allowed to take effect, banning abortions in almost all cases. Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2022
Courts Federal court tosses challenge to Alabama Democratic Party’s new bylaws The dismissal should be the final legal statement on the bylaws changes that ushered in new ADP leadership. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen files series of lawsuits against Facebook parent company Meta The lawsuits allege company executives were aware of the harmful effects of Facebook, Instagram but did nothing to protect young people Josh MoonJune 10, 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
Courts Federal judge blocks Alabama law criminalizing medical care for transgender youth Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Liles Burke found that the plaintiffs are substantially likely to win their case on multiple grounds. Jacob HolmesMay 16, 2022
Courts Law criminalizing transgender medical care takes effect U.S. District Judge Liles Burke has not yet issued a ruling on a preliminary injunction. A hearing on the injunction concluded Friday afternoon. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2022
Courts Alabama law criminalizing care for transgender youth faces storm of legal challenges It has already accrued a number of lawsuits challenging its legality since its passage during the 2022 legislative session. John H. GlennMay 9, 2022
Courts Doctors testify against Alabama law criminalizing transgender medical treatment The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four families of transgender children, two doctors treating them and a pastor working with transgender youth. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2022
Courts What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2022
Courts Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked. Jacob HolmesMay 3, 2022