Alabama appeals court: State can regulate birth centers as hospitals
The birthing centers plan to fight the ruling up to the Alabama Supreme Court.
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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.
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.
Advocacy orgs demand changes to parole release guidelines
The groups argue that the guidelines should only punish instigators of prison violence, among other changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.