Courts

U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal in Alabama frozen embryo wrongful death case

The case has sparked alarm among reproductive health advocates, as it signals potential threats to IVF practices.

October 8, 2024

Prattville plaintiffs say library books are not government speech

The plaintiffs cite multiple precedents that question the assertion that government speech doctrine applies to the selection of books in a public library.

September 27, 2024

Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit

The lawsuit will be "fully briefed" by Friday for Judge Myron Thompson to consider the issuance of a preliminary injunction that could temporarily strike down the library's policies.

September 17, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 4, 2024