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Gun rights group sues Selma over “gun-free zone”

The lawsuit pertains to a Selma resident who carried a gun into a "gun-free zone" in Selma last year.

July 2, 2025

Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal

It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama.

July 1, 2025

Justice at a cost: Panel explores burden of Alabama’s fines and fees

Alabama’s reliance on fees and fines in the justice system creates a vicious cycle for those with the inability to pay, experts said.

December 11, 2024

Judge upholds injunction against key part of Alabama absentee voting law

Judge David Proctor reaffirmed his earlier ruling, maintaining that the law likely violates the Voting Rights Act.

October 7, 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

State to pay $3M in plaintiffs’ attorney fees in Congressional redistricting suit

The expense is added to an already hefty bill for the suit, with the state paying outside counsel to assist.

August 6, 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

State seeks summary judgement in gender care suit

The state argues that the 11th Circuit reversal of the injunction on the law reinforces the state's right to enforce its law.

May 30, 2024

Trial on gender-affirming care ban likely delayed to October

The judge also lifted a deadline to produce a document, after previously requiring attorney to hand it over or face potential jailing.

May 24, 2024

Former House Speaker Hubbard ordered to start paying court debt

Hubbard will pay $1,000 per month for the next 17 years to cover his fines, court costs and other fees owed to the state.

January 12, 2024