Greene County sheriff: Several bingo casinos operating illegally
In a lawsuit, the sheriff claims numerous casinos are operating improperly and have defied his orders and directions.
Courts
Judge dismisses Birmingham Southern suit over Distressed Institution loan
Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson said he did not have authority to force the state to loan the college money.
Elmore County mother battles court, grandparents’ rights bill to protect kids
An Elmore County judge is forcing a child into visitations with a family member under investigation for sexually assaulting her.
Cannabis Commission set to propose rules changes for application process
The proposed rules changes are likely tied to ongoing litigation over the Commission's flawed application process.
Federal court to soon decide new Alabama Congressional map
The state can expect the court to "rule shortly," according to U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus.
Federal court to hear arguments over state’s proposed congressional voting maps
The three-judge panel will hear objections from a variety of parties who are unhappy with the three proposed maps.
Supreme Court declines to hear Toforest Johnson case
Johnson now must try to convince state and lower federal courts to overturn his questionable murder conviction.
Reactions to the Supreme Court’s Alabama congressional map decision
“It has been a long and frustrating battle holding the Alabama legislature accountable, but today it is a rewarding one,” the plaintiffs said.
U.S. Supreme Court denies stay in redistricting challenge: Marshall, LaCour big losers
While the denial of the stay is an important win for voting rights advocates, it is not the end of the fight.
Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters
The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district.