Judge strikes down Florida law banning books with “sexual content” for minors
A federal judge granted summary judgment to plaintiffs, stating the law—similar to an Alabama's—had no constitutional application.
Brief urges Alabama Supreme Court to reject effort to expand stop-and-question law
Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested.
Orange Beach mayor candidates trade barbs at debate
The debate touched on the controversy over a potential domestic violence incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon at a public building.
Orange Beach moves to dismiss lawsuit over public records
The city argues that the plaintiff did not follow proper procedure to request public records.
New online magazine celebrates Alabama libraries
The first month of the magazine features the Rogersville Public Library and its importance to its rural community.
Man building “whites-only” community in Arkansas to speak to Neo-confederates in Wetumpka
A man who has come under fire for establishing an all-white community in Arkansas will come to Wetumpka this month.
SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act by pushing to continue the fight
Panelists honored the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary, exploring how civil rights activism informs the present fight against voter suppression.
Judge finds probable cause that Como en Casa manager employed, harbored illegals
A federal judge ruled Monday that there was probable cause against Como en Casa manager Luis Miguel Campos Reyes.
Judge finds no probable cause El Patron manager employed or harbored aliens
A federal judge ruled the U.S. government lacked sufficient evidence that a kitchen manager at El Patron employed illegal immigrants.
Lawsuit: Alabama teens abused, forced to fight at state-funded youth camp
Lawsuits describe Camp SAYLA as a “house of horrors” where children suffered brutal abuse, including being beaten and forced into a staff-created “bounty system.”