Courts

Judge blocks motion to dismiss lawsuit against Merrill over access to purged voter lists

Greater Birmingham Ministries filed the suit, claiming the Secretary of State's Office refused to release the information without charging "exorbitant fees."

June 3, 2022

Federal judge blocks Alabama law criminalizing medical care for transgender youth

Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Liles Burke found that the plaintiffs are substantially likely to win their case on multiple grounds.

May 16, 2022

Law criminalizing transgender medical care takes effect

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke has not yet issued a ruling on a preliminary injunction. A hearing on the injunction concluded Friday afternoon.

May 9, 2022

Alabama law criminalizing care for transgender youth faces storm of legal challenges

It has already accrued a number of lawsuits challenging its legality since its passage during the 2022 legislative session.

May 9, 2022

Doctors testify against Alabama law criminalizing transgender medical treatment

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four families of transgender children, two doctors treating them and a pastor working with transgender youth.

May 6, 2022

What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly.

May 5, 2022

Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade

Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked.

May 3, 2022

Justice Department challenges Alabama law criminalizing gender-transitioning medical care

The complaint alleges that the law violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.

May 2, 2022

Civil, LGBTQ rights groups file suit against bill banning transgender medical care

Doctors face criminal penalties including up to 10 years in prison if they continue to provide medical treatment to transgender children.

April 12, 2022

Alabama families file suit against bill banning transgender medical care

The families allege the new law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

April 12, 2022