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Alabama appeals court: State can regulate birth centers as hospitals

The birthing centers plan to fight the ruling up to the Alabama Supreme Court.

January 12, 2026

Federal judge: Montgomery state Senate district violates Voting Rights Act

A federal judge found the state Senate map diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians, requiring a redrawn Montgomery-area district.

August 25, 2025

AG Marshall leads national charge against gender-affirming care funding

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 23 other attorneys general, urging a federal court to uphold an executive order prohibiting federal funding for gender-affirming care.

August 5, 2025

Advocacy orgs demand changes to parole release guidelines

The groups argue that the guidelines should only punish instigators of prison violence, among other changes.

July 8, 2025

Federal lawsuit claims Chambers County, Valley officials sought to silence protest

A federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Alabama claims Chambers County and Valley officials weaponized law enforcement to silence protestors.

May 7, 2025

ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda

The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.

January 24, 2025

ACLU unveils “Vision 2030” plan to address inequity in Alabama

The affiliate plans to increase its focus on voting rights, gender justice, and criminal legal reform.

January 17, 2025

College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law

The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October.

January 15, 2025

Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act

Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins.

November 5, 2024

Judge allows abortion support lawsuit to move forward

Judge Myron Thompson will continue hearing a lawsuit that calls for legal protection of individuals who help women seek abortions across state lines.

May 7, 2024