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APLS bans transgender depictions in youth books, delays Fairhope funding

The board also voted to require all libraries to offer youth library cards with restricted access.

November 21, 2025

The ALGOP, chaired by APLS chair John Wahl, solicited support for the code changes, sparking opponents to claim ethics concerns.

October 22, 2025

A judge found the Florida law "plainly slip(s)" into unconstitutional censorship, and Alabama is doing the same thing.

August 25, 2025

The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections.

April 3, 2025

The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama.

April 3, 2025

Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained.

March 28, 2025

The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317.

February 27, 2025

It is simply not a crime to wish the president of the United States illness or death — even death by assassination.

January 28, 2025

The ACLU of Alabama’s 2025 priorities include criminal justice reform, voting rights, reproductive justice and protecting First Amendment freedoms.

January 24, 2025

The "Porn ID Law" will begin requiring age verification for adult content on Oct. 1, prompting industry responses on Thursday.

September 27, 2024