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Alabama hospitals file lawsuit against opioid makers, distributors

A group of 21 Alabama hospitals have filed a lawsuit against opioid makers and distributors, becoming the latest in a long line of hospitals across the country taking the battle over the opioid epidemic to the courts. On Sept. 3 the 21 plaintiffs filed a civil suit in the Circuit Court of Conecuh County that … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2019

Key man behind bid for Alabama prisons tied to controversial private prison operations, lawsuits

One of the companies vying for millions in taxpayer dollars to build Alabama’s new prisons is owned by the ousted former CEO of one of the other four companies in the running. That man, Tennessee businessman Doctor Robert Crants Jr., was also involved in a recent lawsuit connected to a privately owned and operated prison … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 4, 2019

Judge denies state’s motion to dismiss in case alleging discrimination against minor parties

A federal judge has denied the State of Alabama’s motion to dismiss a case brought forth by the Libertarian Party of Alabama (LPA), in which the LPA alleges discrimination against minor parties for access to the voter registration list. The LPA filed a lawsuit against Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill earlier this year, claiming … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

September 2, 2019

Alabama Education Association files lawsuit against Soner Tarim

The Alabama Education Association has filed a lawsuit through its members and affiliate in Washington County against Soner Tarim, a Texas-based man seeking to open a charter school in rural southwest Alabama. Tarim is the CEO of Unity School Services and was the founder of Harmony Schools, a charter school network in Texas. The lawsuit … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

August 2, 2019

Byrne cosponsors “Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act”

Congressmen Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, joined Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, in introducing legislation he said is designed to protect victims of crimes committed by people who immigrated illegally into the United States. “I’m sick of hearing stories about illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities committing horrific crimes against American citizens. It’s time we do something about … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 26, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones warns overturning Affordable Care Act will harm Alabama

A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard oral arguments this week in a lawsuit that argues the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, says that removing the law could be a matter of life and death for Alabama residents. Jones traveled across the state last week to speak with residents … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

July 12, 2019

Merrill supports Trump’s request for U.S. citizenship question on Census

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced Friday that he supports President Donald Trump’s request that the 2020 Census include a question about whether the respondent is or is not a U.S. citizen. Merrill has submitted a letter outlining his support for the executive order or other legal remedies requested by Trump to require the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 8, 2019

Spencer Collier lawsuit against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley settled

Former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier has settled his lawsuit against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, Bentley’s alleged mistress Rebekah Mason and the former head of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Stan Stabler and others. The lawsuit alleged wrongful termination and defamation after Collier was dismissed from his position with the ALEA. Collier … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

June 13, 2019

Federal ruling allows Alabama Census lawsuit to proceed

A lawsuit filed by the state of Alabama against several federal departments has been allowed to proceed after a federal district court denied a federal government motion to drop the case. Attorney General Marshall and U.S. Rep. Brook filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Census Bureau in May 2018, arguing … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

June 7, 2019

Lawsuit filed challenging Alabama abortion ban

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama and Planned Parenthood Federation of America filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Alabama’s recent legislation that bans abortion in nearly all cases and punishes doctors who perform abortions. The lawsuit is challenging House Bill 314 or the “Human Life Protection Act,” which bans all abortions in the … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

May 27, 2019