Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills
The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails.
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House passes bill to bring back retired judges to deal with case backlog
Retired judges could be brought in on a part-time basis to deal with the judge shortage and a growing backlog of cases.
Court blocks subpoenas of APCO executives in Roberson-Drummond case
The judge ruled that the request to depose Alabama Power executives was overly broad and unlikely to yield information.
Governor awards grants to battle illegal drugs in Alabama
Ivey awarded $1.63 million to fight against illegal drugs, illegally obtained prescribed drugs and drug-related crime.
December 30, 2020
Law grads concerned over in-person Alabama bar exams amid COVID-19 surge
Test-takers in Alabama are required to sign a waiver noting that they’re taking the test at their own risk.
U.S. Attorney Jay Town announces resignation
Jay Town, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, on Friday announced his resignation and plans to work at a Huntsville defense contractor and cybersecurity solutions company. Town’s resignation will be effective Wednesday, July 15, according to a press release. “After much thoughtful prayer and great personal consideration, I have made the decision … Continued
How qualified immunity affected an Alabama man shot five times during a police sting
Trinell King was driving his girlfriend’s car to give an acquaintance, Donavan Brown, a ride when a Warrior Police Department officer pulled him over because the car didn’t have a license plate. King, who is Black, didn’t have proof of insurance or a driver’s license that September day in 2015, but gave the officer a … Continued
Gov. Kay Ivey extends public health emergency, issues COVID-19 lawsuit protections
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday extended the formal “public health emergency” for 60 days, beginning May 13. Ivey also issued another proclamation that provides liability protection for businesses and health care providers from being sued over COVID-19 matters if those businesses and health care providers “comply with or reasonably attempt to comply with applicable public … Continued
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What’s it going to take for people – just ordinary people who live their lives and follow the law and pay their taxes and vote – to get fed up with all the mess going on? Oh, yes, some are fed up. Me, for example, and my wife. I have friends who are fed up. … Continued
AG Marshall supports rollbacks on school lunch nutrition
Many children in Alabama get less healthy school lunches after the Trump administration’s rollback of rules that had set nutritional standards. Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall favors lower standards for the state’s school children’s lunches, as well. Meanwhile, Alabama’s children are ranked 9th highest in rates of obesity in the nation. Advocates for healthier lunches … Continued