U.S. Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to block the rule.
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State prosecutors urge court to reject motion for Mike Hubbard’s early release
With more than half of his sentence remaining, Hubbard's legal team filed a motion on Sept. 10 requesting early release.
SPLC applauds SCOTUS dismissal of transgender bathroom ban
A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom.
DOJ warns states against laws that discriminate against transgender youth
The DOJ in court filings Thursday warned two states that laws there would not survive the legal challenges.
Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, rules against Alabama AG Marshall
The failed attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is the third brought before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Center for Law and Liberty supports state’s policy on IDs for trans people
The ACLU sued the state on behalf of three trans Alabamians who asked that their licenses reflect their gender.
Alabama Supreme Court creates Commission on Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships
The commission is comprised of 20 members appointed by the Supreme Court of Alabama.
May 24, 2021
Alabama man charged with conspiracy in U.S. Capitol attack
Joshua James, of Arab, is charged with conspiring to stop Congress from counting Electoral College votes.
SPLC warns election fraud claims may solidify as “key belief” of the far right
President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says.
Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit challenging election results
The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory.