Elections Senate passes special primary election bill for state senate districts The Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 1, legislation allowing for a special primary election for SD25 and SD26. Mary Claire WootenMay 7, 2026
Elections Analysis | Filing tests Alabama’s word—and the court’s authority Federal courts do not operate on orders alone. They rely, in part, on the credibility of the parties before them. Bill BrittMay 5, 2026
Courts Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult. Wesley WalterDecember 18, 2025
Congress House unanimously approves Rep. Strong’s plan to streamline North Alabama Courts The bill aims to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. StaffDecember 4, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | ALGOP should take note of court’s rejection of Meadows’ Georgia appeal This case offers a glimpse into how committed conservatives view the rule of law. Bill BrittDecember 19, 2023
Courts Supreme Court declines to hear Toforest Johnson case Johnson now must try to convince state and lower federal courts to overturn his questionable murder conviction. Josh MoonOctober 3, 2023
Congress U.S. Senate makes historic confirmation of Abudu to circuit court Abudu is the first Black woman appointed as a judge to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Patrick DarringtonMay 22, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | If someone doesn’t fix this GreeneTrack mess, a federal court will Currently, GreeneTrack is being taxed at a rate of more than 100 percent. While other casinos around it operate under a different tax code. Josh MoonSeptember 12, 2022
Courts Federal ruling on Arkansas law is a bad sign for Alabama’s trans treatment ban On Thursday, the Eighth Circuit upheld an injunction placed on Arkansas' Save Adolescents From Experimentation Act. John H. GlennAugust 29, 2022
Courts Federal court: Alabama’s grand jury secrecy laws are constitutional The challenge to Alabama's law originated from a dispute related to the Mike Hubbard public corruption trial. Josh MoonAugust 26, 2022