Public safety Lawsuit alleging racism in Homewood Police Department moving forward Veteran officer Victor Sims alleges the department discriminated against him because is Black, then retaliated when he spoke out. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2022
Courts Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-transitioning medical care The complaint alleges that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. StaffMay 2, 2022
Health New lawsuit filed to challenge law criminalizing transgender medical care Two similar lawsuits were dropped Friday without explanation, but counsel for the plaintiffs said they expect those suits to be refiled. StaffApril 21, 2022
State Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices. StaffApril 20, 2022
State AG Marshall announces millions in settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors The settlement funds are to be used to remediate the harms caused by the opioid crisis in Alabama. StaffApril 20, 2022
Courts Civil, LGBTQ rights groups file suit against bill banning transgender medical care Doctors face criminal penalties including up to 10 years in prison if they continue to provide medical treatment to transgender children. Jacob HolmesApril 12, 2022
National Judge dismisses Mo Brooks from federal lawsuit over Jan. 6 Capitol attack U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Wednesday ruled that Brook's speech outside the U.S. Capitol prior to the attack was protected by the First... Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2022
Courts U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule. Jacob HolmesJanuary 14, 2022
Governor Ivey issues formal comment letter on federal contractor mandate “In my view, the contractor mandate … is illegal and unconstitutional,” Ivey states in the letter. StaffDecember 20, 2021
Economy Contractors’ association challenging OSHA COVID ruling in court The group's leaders say the rule could exacerbate issues facing the construction industry, including a labor shortage. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021