State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob Holmes / May 27, 2024
Judge threatens to jail lawyers challenging state’s law banning gender-affirming care The attorneys say the order is an abuse of judicial power. Jacob Holmes / May 22, 2024
Prattville Library board intends to settle fired director’s lawsuit The board has denied violating the Open Meetings Act in its meeting to terminate Foster's employment. Jacob Holmes / May 13, 2024
Lawsuit filed to block criminalization of absentee ballot assistance The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments. April 5, 2024
Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob Holmes / March 14, 2024
Lead plaintiff in birthing center lawsuit gets temporary license Oasis Birthing Center of Birmingham, the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Public Health, is back in business. Jacob Holmes / January 11, 2024
Late breaking legal drama: Medical cannabis lawsuit heats up in Montgomery This legal maneuver follows Judge James Anderson's order granting expedited discovery to the plaintiffs, a move aimed at restoring public trust. Bill Britt / January 5, 2024
Plaintiffs alleging prison labor scheme ask court to enforce parole guidelines Since 2019, granted paroles have plummeted to under 10 percent of applicants being released. Jacob Holmes / December 22, 2023
North Alabama residents sue over water contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” The lawsuit is similar to others filed against companies for allowing PFAS chemicals to enter and contaminate water supplies. Jacob Holmes / December 19, 2023
FAMM testifies about the need for independent prison oversight in Alabama A poll issued by the organization found 82 percent of respondents favor independent prison oversight. Jacob Holmes / December 14, 2023