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Federal court rejects latest Alabama congressional map

The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters.

September 5, 2023

Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions

Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals.

August 1, 2023

Federal court: Alabama AG was wrong but he can’t be sued

The case began when the AG's office improperly froze the bank account of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's brother.

October 26, 2022

“A mess”: Federal judge slams ADOC for handling of execution method

The judge took issue with ADOC's secretive ways and mishandling of nitrogen hypoxia documents.

October 19, 2022

Elimination of insurance tax break could produce $40 million a year in additional revenue

The purpose of the tax credit was to incentivize insurance companies to house facilities in Alabama.

August 17, 2021

Former Alabama prison supervisor convicted for failing to intervene in beating

Willie Burks watched the handcuffed person be beaten, then afterward said "that’s fair,"according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

July 24, 2021

Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic

Further, the court left open the possibility of damages for past constitutional violations.

June 18, 2021

Marshall leads coalition to intervene in energy policy court case

Both the Obama and Trump administrations fought to have the case dismissed, arguing that the U.S. Constitution gives the judicial branch no such policy-making power.

June 16, 2021

Doctor and her husband plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute opioids

Elizabeth Korcz, M.D., age 47, and her husband and practice manager Matthew Korcz, age 47, both pleaded guilty.

December 17, 2020

Marshall “pleased” with Supreme Court curbside voting decision

The high court stayed a lower court ruling that allowed local election officials to implement curbside voting due to fears of the coronavirus.

October 23, 2020