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Sources: Death row left without heat, despite complaints

Individuals incarcerated on Alabama’s death row have been without heat for a few weeks, according to sources.

Patrick Darrington

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January 17, 2024

Former Montgomery PD chief files federal lawsuit against city, Mayor Reed

Chief Ernest Finley claims he was forced to resign as the result of a conspiracy that included phony ethics charges.

Josh Moon

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April 6, 2023

Lawsuits filed against Treasury Department over Alabama prison construction plan

One challenges the "gross and illegal misuse of Federal funds" in allocating American Rescue Plan funds for prison construction.

John H. Glenn

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July 12, 2022

Alabama families file suit against bill banning transgender medical care

The families allege the new law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

John H. Glenn

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April 12, 2022

Opinion

The “Angry White Man” is afraid

The Angry White Men are so afraid of others who are not like them because they’ll soon be the minority.

Joey Kennedy

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February 26, 2022

CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons

An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 16, 2021

Advocates, veterans sue to speed benefits for ‘Blue Water’ vets

Advocates for “blue water” veterans filed a federal lawsuit last week demanding action on the expansion of disability benefits that the government has said must wait until next year.  Navy veterans who sailed off the coast of Vietnam who have for decades awaited benefits due to Agent Orange exposure will have to wait until at … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

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July 31, 2019

Muscogee tribe refiles lawsuit against the Poarch Creek Indians over a Wetumpka burial site

The Muscogee Nation tribe has renewed its federal lawsuit against the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, alleging that the construction of a casino in Wetumpka illegally desecrated a burial site and violated numerous federal laws. The Muscogee originally filed suit against the Poarch Creeks in 2012 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of … Continued

Josh Moon

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June 6, 2019

Libertarians sue Alabama claiming discrimination against third parties

For the two major parties in Alabama, getting a list of registered voters is relatively easy. Just ask for it, and it’s free. But for third parties, like the Libertarian Party of Alabama, getting a list like that costs money — about $34,000, or one cent a name. A credit or debit card fee adds … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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January 25, 2019