Governor confirms new district judge for Madison County
Smith is filling a vacancy left due to previous judge Patrick Tuten being appointed to a circuit judgeship.
Courts
SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama
Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university.
Perry Hooper’s alleged victim “heartbroken, outraged” by recent pleadings
In the statement, Elizabeth Daly said the last words she heard from Hooper were "I’ll get away with it, because I’m Perry Hooper."
State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case
Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law.
DOJ settles lawsuit over “largely segregated housing”
The lawsuit filed in 2020 alleged the Ashland Housing Authority maintained "largely segregated housing" for low-income communities.
Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation
SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws.
Houston County assistant DA arrested and charged with ethics violations
Johnson has been accused of six ethics violations, including allegations of soliciting pictures and sexual contact from criminal defendants.
Pringle says Legislature followed the law in drawing of Congressional district lines
Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, carried the redistricting legislation in the House last year.
Roy Moore lawsuit back to square one
Moore sued his accusers alleging political conspiracy, defamation, wantonness, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
SPLC, ACLU of Alabama appeal dismissal of judgeship transfer lawsuit
Both groups argued the transfer of a criminal court judgeship violated the state constitution.