Friday, June 12, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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DOJ settles with Alabama contractor over discrimination claims

The agreement resolves allegations that Burford’s routinely discriminated against lawful permanent residents during the hiring process.

December 20, 2024

Former Alabama police sergeant sentenced for assaulting arrestee

Ryan Phillips, a former sergeant with the Daleville Police Department, previously pleaded guilty.

December 18, 2024

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.

December 17, 2024

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.

October 2, 2024

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.

August 19, 2024

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

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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.

July 15, 2024

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.

April 4, 2024

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