News Alabama political leaders continue criticism of Title IX changes at second town hall Rep. Susan DuBose repeated false claims about male boxers competing at the Olympics as an example of what's at stake. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2024
Courts Judge sets schedule for briefing preliminary injunction in Prattville Library suit A preliminary injunction would signal a likelihood of success on the merits of the case. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2024
Courts Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board files motion to dismiss lawsuit The court filing argues that the board’s replacement of the challenged policy renders the suit moot. Jacob HolmesJuly 2, 2024
Prisons Plaintiffs in Alabama forced labor suit react to court order on injunctive relief Judge Maze acknowledged that plaintiffs had articulated valid constitutional theories for relief. StaffJune 20, 2024
State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 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
News Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment. Jacob HolmesMay 13, 2024
Elections Lawsuit filed to block criminalization of absentee ballot assistance The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments. StaffApril 5, 2024
Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2024