Judge holds final hearing before Cannabis Commission restarts licensing process
The commission confirmed it still plans to award licenses Thursday, setting up a new phase in the litigation proceedings.
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Parsons Corporation faces federal suit for systemic age and racism discrimination
A federal lawsuit has been filed against defense contractor Parsons Corporation by a longtime employee alleging employment discrimination.
August 2, 2023
Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions
Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals.
Plaintiffs in voting rights suit object to state’s new congressional map
The Department of Justice also expressed its own internet in the case on Friday.
Nine Black women sue nursing home alleging racism, racial violence
The lawsuit alleges racial violence took place at the Florala Health and Rehabilitation in Covington County.
Court-appointed cartographer withdraws from redistricting lawsuit
The parties have until Friday to submit suggestions for a new cartographer.
Ivey signs legislation providing 13 additional judgeships in Alabama
These are the first judgeships added to the State of Alabama since 2007.
July 20, 2023
Dismukes sentenced to 5 years in community corrections
While the sentence is harsher than most, Dismukes avoided spending any time in prison.
Will Dismukes’ sisters urge judge not to consider father’s suicide as mitigating factor
"Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote.
Georgia group sues SPLC, case moves forward
SPLC calls the Dustin Inman Society an “anti-immigrant hate group.”