Courts Federal lawsuit in Decatur Police shooting hanging by a thread A federal judge dismissed several claims in a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Perkins, who was killed by Decatur Police. Josh MoonAugust 8, 2024
Prisons Sources: Death row left without heat, despite complaints Individuals incarcerated on Alabama’s death row have been without heat for a few weeks, according to sources. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 17, 2024
Courts Former Montgomery PD chief files federal lawsuit against city, Mayor Reed Chief Ernest Finley claims he was forced to resign as the result of a conspiracy that included phony ethics charges. Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
Courts Lawsuits filed against Treasury Department over Alabama prison construction plan One challenges the "gross and illegal misuse of Federal funds" in allocating American Rescue Plan funds for prison construction. John H. GlennJuly 12, 2022
Courts Alabama families file suit against bill banning transgender medical care The families allege the new law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. John H. GlennApril 12, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | The “Angry White Man” is afraid The Angry White Men are so afraid of others who are not like them because they’ll soon be the minority. Joey KennedyFebruary 26, 2022
Prisons CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state. Eddie BurkhalterApril 16, 2021
Courts Advocates, veterans sue to speed benefits for ‘Blue Water’ vets Advocates for “blue water” veterans filed a federal lawsuit last week demanding action on the expansion of disability benefits that the government has said... Eddie BurkhalterJuly 31, 2019
Courts Muscogee tribe refiles lawsuit against the Poarch Creek Indians over a Wetumpka burial site The Muscogee Nation tribe has renewed its federal lawsuit against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, alleging that the construction of a casino in... Josh MoonJune 6, 2019
Elections Libertarians sue Alabama claiming discrimination against third parties For the two major parties in Alabama, getting a list of registered voters is relatively easy. Just ask for it, and it’s free. But... Chip BrownleeJanuary 25, 2019