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
Courts Federal court to hear arguments over state’s proposed congressional voting maps The three-judge panel will hear objections from a variety of parties who are unhappy with the three proposed maps. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2023
Courts Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters. Jacob HolmesSeptember 5, 2023
Courts Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Courts Federal court: Alabama AG was wrong but he can’t be sued The case began when the AG's office improperly froze the bank account of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's brother. Josh MoonOctober 26, 2022