Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map
The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters.
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AG Steve Marshall seeks to prosecute out-of-state abortion care
Marshall asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former abortion providers in the state seeking injunctive relief.
Alabama lawmaker arrested on voter fraud charge
David Cole has faced a lengthy election challenge related to his residency.
Alabama Supreme Court allows construction of Intercoastal Waterway bridge to resume
The court ruled that state immunity prevents John Cooper from being sued in his official capacity when the relief sought would violate the state's contract rights.
Legal battle over cannabis licenses continues, AMCC still blocked from issuing licenses
A hearing to determine if the AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act will carry forward on Monday.
Cannabis Commission proposes voiding licenses for the second time
The Commission, in a court filing, proposed voiding the licenses and then re-issuing them to address violations of the Open Meetings Act.
Cannabis licenses on hold as court weighs claim of Open Meetings Act violation
AMCC attorney William Webster threatened to air applicants' "dirty laundry" by foregoing executive session entirely if the court finds in favor of the plaintiffs.
Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map
“What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer.
Montgomery brawl “chair man” arrested; allegations of racial slurs
The man seen hitting several people with a folding chair during the Montgomery brawl has been arrested.
Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers
The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care.