Environment North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2023
Prisons FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Prisons Lawsuit alleges prison system and private companies involved in “modern-day slavery” The suit seeks to eliminate the alleged labor scheme and have current and former incarcerated workers compensated properly. Patrick DarringtonDecember 13, 2023
State Govs. Ivey, Kemp announce agreement in long-running Chattahoochee River water lawsuit Although this specific case was filed in 2017, litigation between the parties over these issues has been in the courts since 1990. StaffDecember 13, 2023
State Black man suing three Lauderdale County jail correctional officers for assault One officer was terminated for excessive force by Sheriff Joe Hamilton, but two others remain employed. Patrick DarringtonNovember 22, 2023
Prisons Lawsuit alleges ADOC guard encouraged violence against an incarcerated person An ADOC guard is being accused of encouraging incarcerated people to murder another incarcerated person. Patrick DarringtonNovember 21, 2023
Health Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed... Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
State Civil rights group to settle with city of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Project Say Something said they expect the city council to pass new ordinances that clarify and add protections for protestors. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
Courts LDF joins lawsuit challenging racist electoral practices in Newbern The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2023
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023