Courts Auburn University faces sexual discrimination lawsuit Former graduate students and faculty alleged retaliation after reporting a toxic, oversexualized culture in a federally funded research project. Jacob Holmes7 hours ago
Courts State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision. Alex JobinJune 3, 2026
Courts Plaintiffs tell SCOTUS that lifting injunction would lead to election chaos They said Alabama had only hours, with offices closed for a state holiday, to reassign voters before absentee ballots went out. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2026
Courts Court rules Alabama nitrogen hypoxia protocol constitutional U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks ruled Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia protocol constitutional, rejecting Jeffery Lee's challenge and clearing the way for his June execution. Mary Claire WootenJune 2, 2026
Courts Opinion | “Republican judges” are as Republican judges do If a justice writes and rules as we would expect “a Republican” to do, it hardly matters whether s/he calls her/himself one. Dr. Jim VickreyJune 2, 2026
Courts Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map The August 11 vote will follow an appeals court ruling that allowed the 2021 map for Senate Districts 25 and 26. StaffMay 29, 2026
Courts US solicitor general files brief supporting Alabama in redistricting case appeal The 29-page brief states that “the district court failed to properly account for Alabama’s partisan motives” behind redistricting. Chance PhillipsMay 29, 2026
Courts Birmingham Municipal Court announces “Court Amnesty Month” Eligible residents will be able to clear certain warrants, resume payment plans and address unresolved court obligations without immediate arrest. Alex JobinMay 28, 2026
Courts Analysis | Alabama asks Supreme Court to make defiance count After another federal court rebuke, Alabama wants to use a congressional map judges found tainted by intentional race-based discrimination. Bill BrittMay 27, 2026
Courts Federal court rules Alabama must use map that granted two Democrat seats Judges said the GOP-backed 2023 plan was tainted by intentional race discrimination and would dilute Black voters’ power. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2026
Courts “Guaranteed chaos”: Litigants spar over Alabama’s plan to use 2023 maps Federal judges weighed whether Alabama could revive a disputed congressional map as officials warned voter reassignments faced a punishing timeline. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2026