Courts

11th Circuit denies rehearing request in Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban

A 2023 panel opinion, now affirmed, concluded that Alabama’s ban does not discriminate against transgender individuals.

August 29, 2024

Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”

More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities.

Jacob Holmes

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July 18, 2024

Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board

The ruling in the case could impact up to 20 state boards that require minority representation by statute.

Jacob Holmes

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July 15, 2024

Alabama politicians respond to SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity

The Supreme Court's ruling that presidents cannot be prosecuted for any official acts received seemingly unanimous support from Alabama Republicans.

Chance Phillips

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July 2, 2024

SCOTUS punts on federal preemption of restrictive abortion bans

SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law.

Chance Phillips

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July 1, 2024

Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional

A Florida ban on gender-affirming care “not meaningfully distinguishable from” a similar Alabama ban currently in effect was declared unconstitutional.

Chance Phillips

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June 12, 2024

Prattville Library board to consider policy changes, delaying lawsuit

The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board on Monday requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit challenging its policies.

Jacob Holmes

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June 4, 2024

Trial on gender-affirming care ban likely delayed to October

The judge also lifted a deadline to produce a document, after previously requiring attorney to hand it over or face potential jailing.

Jacob Holmes

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May 24, 2024

Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care

The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power.

Jacob Holmes

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May 22, 2024