AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
Attorneys general from Louisiana and South Dakota joined in urging Biden and the U.S. Archivist not to certify ERA.
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Stand Up Mobile urges secretary of state to change course after DOJ lawsuit
Stand Up Mobile urged Allen to change course and focus on expanding voter participation instead of limiting it.
Supreme Court allows block to remain in place on most new Title IX regulations
The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation.
Former Alabama police sergeant pleads guilty to civil rights offense
Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law.
August 19, 2024
Moore, Palmer, Tuberville sign onto letter to DOJ about non-citizen voting
Three members of Alabama’s delegation signed onto a letter asking the Department of Justice about noncitizen voting.
Wife, attorney call for investigation after DOJ source dies in prison
A DOJ source ended up dead just hours after being moved to a new dorm.
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding to combat school violence
Sewell will announce a $1 million Department of Justice grant that she helped secure for the Birmingham Board of Education.
January 23, 2024
Sewell: DOJ awards $38 million to Alabama to fight crime, make communities safer
“Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top priority of mine,” Sewell said.
October 12, 2023
Gov. Ivey awards grant to ensure care for rape victims
The grant comes from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 9, 2023
$18 million in DOJ public safety grants awarded to cities in Alabama
The grants, from the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, will help build community capacity to curb violence.
October 9, 2023