Congress Greg Cook fields Senate questions on Alabama federal judgeship nomination The Alabama Supreme Court justice said he would impartially rule on the law as written as senators weigh his path to the Northern District... Wesley WalterAugust 6, 2026
Courts State appeals federal court decision blocking “intentionally discriminatory” map The ruling left Alabama’s congressional elections in limbo, with voter reassignment deadlines looming and special election plans uncertain. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2026
Elections Plaintiffs seek emergency hearing over Alabama special session in redistricting case The request followed Governor Kay Ivey’s special-session call, raising fresh questions about Alabama’s compliance with a court-drawn congressional map. Bill BrittMay 5, 2026
Legislature Federal judge approves new state Senate map The new map will correct racial gerrymandering that deprived Black voters in Montgomery their full voting power. Josh MoonNovember 19, 2025
Courts Federal judge: Montgomery state Senate district violates Voting Rights Act A federal judge found the state Senate map diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians, requiring a redrawn Montgomery-area district. Alex JobinAugust 25, 2025
Courts White House announces intent to nominate Alabamians to U.S. district courts President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate a slate of judicial nominees to Alabama federal district courts. StaffAugust 13, 2025
Courts Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in Prattville Library suit Plaintiffs are hoping to have their request for preliminary injunction fully briefed within two months. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2024
Congress State to pay $3M in plaintiffs’ attorney fees in Congressional redistricting suit The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist. Jacob HolmesAugust 6, 2024
Courts Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire “divisive concepts” law The language is similar to Alabama's language prohibiting divisive concepts. Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2024
Courts Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power. Jacob HolmesMay 22, 2024