Congress Jeff Sessions subpoenaed in House probe of Jeffrey Epstein case A U.S. House committee subpoenaed Jeff Sessions, the former U.S. attorney general and Alabama senator, over the DOJ’s handling of Epstein’s case. Mary Claire WootenAugust 6, 2025
Courts Court to hear arguments Tuesday on whether to subject Alabama to preclearance Plaintiffs in Alabama's congressional map challenge sought federal oversight of its redistricting process, a decade after a landmark decision freed the state. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt advances more than $14 million in funding for Alabama Britt directly secured funding for law enforcement, university programs, and Port of Mobile projects. StaffJuly 23, 2025
News DOJ settles with Alabama contractor over discrimination claims The agreement resolves allegations that Burford’s routinely discriminated against lawful permanent residents during the hiring process. StaffDecember 20, 2024
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant sentenced for assaulting arrestee Ryan Phillips, a former sergeant with the Daleville Police Department, previously pleaded guilty. StaffDecember 18, 2024
National AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment Attorneys general from Louisiana and South Dakota joined in urging Biden and the U.S. Archivist not to certify ERA. Mary Claire WootenDecember 17, 2024
Elections Stand Up Mobile urges secretary of state to change course after DOJ lawsuit Stand Up Mobile urged Allen to change course and focus on expanding voter participation instead of limiting it. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2024
Courts Supreme Court allows block to remain in place on most new Title IX regulations The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation. Jacob HolmesAugust 19, 2024
Public safety Former Alabama police sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights offense Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Congress Moore, Palmer, Tuberville sign onto letter to DOJ about non-citizen voting Three members of Alabama’s delegation signed onto a letter asking the Department of Justice about noncitizen voting. Chance PhillipsJuly 15, 2024