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Federal judge halts Alabama’s plan to execute man by nitrogen gas

The state appealed to the Supreme Court as courts weighed claims the method caused unconstitutional pain beyond death itself.

June 10, 2026

Marshall sends cease and desist letters to mail order abortion providers

The attorney general said six companies violated Alabama’s abortion ban by advertising and shipping medication abortion drugs to residents.

June 10, 2026

Alabama asks how to execute Jeffery Lee, not why

The state is fighting over the method of execution while ignoring the larger question of judicial override.

June 10, 2026

Doc Mancuso secures independent bid in HD7

Mancuso qualified for the November ballot as an independent after collecting signatures since his removal from the Republican primary.

June 10, 2026

If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it

Paying players fair market value isn't breaking college athletics. It's making things fair, which is exactly why some people hate it.

June 10, 2026

Scissor cutting the word 'taxes' in a piece of paper.

Alabama Arise calls for significant reforms to state’s tax system

In the third edition of The Alabama Tax and Budget Handbook, Alabama Arise outlines proposals meant to make taxes less regressive.

June 10, 2026

Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism

Residents packed the city council chamber urging revisions and additional safeguards, while councillors said delaying action could give existing facilities room to expand unchecked.

June 10, 2026

SPLC publishes 2025 Year in Hate and Extremism report

The civil rights group said far-right networks gained new influence in Washington, tech and campuses, while urging communities to counter radicalization.

June 10, 2026

Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill

The Alabama Democrat said the measure prioritized ICE funding and Trump administration policies over relief for families facing rising costs.

June 10, 2026

Death Penalty Action releases statement on Alabama judge’s ruling on nitrogen gas execution

The group said Alabama’s use of gas suffocation underscored broader doubts about capital punishment as Lee’s execution date nears.

June 10, 2026