Most public comments support statewide ban on trans books, but critics call foul
The ALGOP, chaired by APLS chair John Wahl, solicited support for the code changes, sparking opponents to claim ethics concerns.
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See recent postsHow a Florida ruling spells doom for Alabama’s book banning efforts
A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing.
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See recent postsHB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama
The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections.
Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state
The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama.
University of Alabama student detained by ICE as State Department revokes visas
Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained.
House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill
The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317.
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It is simply not a crime to wish the president of the United States illness or death — even death by assassination.
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation
The "Porn ID Law" will begin requiring age verification for adult content on Oct. 1, prompting industry responses on Thursday.
House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade
The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds.