Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court
Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.”
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Depose and deport: DOJ calls for rare move in Campos-Reyos case
Last week, the Department of Justice sought rare depositions of undocumented immigrants held as witnesses, likely to be deported by ICE.
Orange Beach resident defends public records lawsuit in new filing
The response challenges Alabama law allowing procedural hurdles to acquiring public records.
Panel reflects on Voting Rights Act’s past, present and future for its 60th year
Experts convened to discuss the Voting Rights Act's impact, future threats, and the ongoing fight for accessible voting rights in the United States.
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.
Judge denies request for preliminary injunction in lawsuit over anti-DEI law
In a Wednesday memorandum opinion, a judge said plaintiffs in Simon v. Ivey are unlikely to succeed on the merits.
White House announces intent to nominate Alabamians to U.S. district courts
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate a slate of judicial nominees to Alabama federal district courts.
August 13, 2025
Orange Beach moves to dismiss lawsuit over public records
The city argues that the plaintiff did not follow proper procedure to request public records.
Lawmakers hold contract for attorney sanctioned over AI-generated citations in prison case
Alabama lawmakers paused a $200,000 contract for a sanctioned attorney, citing drawn-out prison litigation and concerns over AI-generated filings.
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.