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Alabama appeals federal ruling blocking new congressional maps

A federal court on Monday issued a preliminary injunction, blocking Alabama’s new congressional maps.

January 27, 2022

Puckett, an attorney at Puckett Law in Athens, replaces District Judge Matt Huggins, who assumed his office in Limestone County only a month prior.

January 27, 2022

The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.

January 25, 2022

I still hold the same ideology: Some folks need prison; others need help.

December 29, 2021

No matter the costs. No matter the friendships lost. No matter the ethical lines crossed. Mike Hubbard will protect Mike Hubbard.

November 17, 2021

The suit was over a provision of the American Rescue Plan Act.

November 16, 2021

He served the public for more than 50 years. As a judge, he presided over each case with integrity and impartiality.

November 10, 2021

Federal court Judge Keith Watkins said the laws against begging and soliciting are likely be to deemed violations of free speech.

August 31, 2021

The law, which was challenged by the ACLU, would have forced minors seeking an abortion without parental consent to be subjected to a trial.

July 1, 2021

The commission is comprised of 20 members appointed by the Supreme Court of Alabama.

May 24, 2021