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.
Courts
11th Circuit blocks Title IX final rule from taking effect in Alabama
Amid a wave of states and organizations attempting to block the new Title IX rules, the 11th Circuit granted an administrative injunction.
Prattville Library suit headed for first courtroom test
A federal judge has ordered a status conference in the lawsuit against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons
The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude.
Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional
The new policy supports the removal of LGBTQ books.
The legal battle over medical marijuana drags on
A plaintiff claims the AMCC repeatedly violated state laws and asked the legislature for immunity. The AMCC says it should all go away.
Minority Leader Anthony Daniels stands beside indicted House member
Anthony Daniels asked that people wait on the facts before passing judgment on Rep. Kelvin Lawrence, who was charged with two felonies on Tuesday.
Judge denies preliminary injunction in Mar-Jac Poultry child labor case
Mar-Jac Poultry has filed a counterclaim against the Department of Labor and is seeking almost $20 million in damages.
Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down”
“The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell.
Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over medical cannabis
The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.