Courts SPLC lawsuit prevents Job Corps centers from closing A federal court halted the closure of 99 Job Corps centers, a win for the program that has trained over 2 million disadvantaged individuals. Alex Jobin7 hours ago
Courts Gov. Ivey announces appointment of Deborah Tillman as Mobile County district judge Deborah Tillman, with 35 years in law, including military and prosecutorial roles, will serve Mobile County. Staff7 hours ago
Courts Alabama law professor, legal panel talk SCOTUS term’s lasting impacts Legal experts, including an Alabama law professor, gathered to discuss the lasting impacts of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on major cases. Wesley WalterJuly 10, 2025
Courts Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs provide critical civil legal aid amid zero state funding, relying on volunteers, donations and local partnerships. Mary Claire WootenJuly 4, 2025
Courts Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama. Jacob HolmesJuly 1, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship Hoyt assumes the judgeship position vacated by Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge Carmen Bosch who announced her retirement on June 4. StaffJune 13, 2025
Courts Lawsuit challenging Alabama real estate board’s racial quota dismissed Judge Austin Huffaker Jr. denied the American Alliance for Equal Rights' request to substitute attorney Laura Clark as plaintiff. Jacob HolmesJune 10, 2025
Courts Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS Alabama appealed its lengthy redistricting fight, seeking to take its racial discrimination case back to the Supreme Court. Wesley WalterJune 9, 2025
Courts State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit A new agreement following a federal suit greatly expanded the number of vape products convenience stores can continue to sell in Alabama. Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2025
Courts Alabama residents challenge warrantless searches by game wardens Alabama residents are challenging a statute allowing game wardens to search private property without a warrant. Mary Claire WootenMay 22, 2025