Aniah's law

Mother of Aniah Blanchard endorses Pamela Casey for Attorney General

Angela Harris cited Casey’s courtroom experience and advocacy for victims as she backed the district attorney in next week’s Republican primary.

Alex Jobin

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May 15, 2026

PARCA: Two constitutional amendments for voters to consider during the primary

Alabama primary voters consider Aniah’s Law expansion and district attorney salary protections constitutional amendments on statewide ballots this election cycle.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 13, 2026

Alabama mayors urge voters to expand Aniah’s Law

Alabama’s largest-city mayors urged support for a ballot measure that would let judges deny bond in more violent crime cases.

Jacob Holmes

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April 30, 2026

House committee considers bill to deny bail based on immigration status

​​The House Judiciary Committee debated a bill to deny bail for undocumented defendants charged with violent crimes.

Mary Claire Wooten

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February 12, 2026

Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law

State Rep. Chip Brown filed legislation Wednesday demanding prosecutors seek denial of bail in Class A felony cases where death occurred.

January 9, 2026

Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey

Senate Bills 118 and 119 received broad bipartisan support.

May 7, 2025

Montgomery DA calls for bail bonds reform, tougher gun laws

In Alabama, bail bonds allow pretrial release, but recent reforms aim to address financial burdens and safety.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 31, 2024

Constitutional amendments now in effect

Alabama voters passed all 10 amendments on the ballot, plus the first-ever recompilation of the state Constitution.

Jacob Holmes

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November 29, 2022

Alabama Big 10 Mayors: Alabama now a safer place due to Aniah’s Law

Judges will be able to deny bail to those who are likely to re-offend when charged with serious felonies.

November 10, 2022