Lawsuit alleges prison system and private companies involved in “modern-day slavery”
The suit seeks to eliminate the alleged labor scheme and have current and former incarcerated workers compensated properly.
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Govs. Ivey, Kemp announce agreement in long-running Chattahoochee River water lawsuit
Although this specific case was filed in 2017, litigation between the parties over these issues has been in the courts since 1990.
December 13, 2023
Black man suing three Lauderdale County jail correctional officers for assault
One officer was terminated for excessive force by Sheriff Joe Hamilton, but two others remain employed.
Lawsuit alleges ADOC guard encouraged violence against an incarcerated person
An ADOC guard is being accused of encouraging incarcerated people to murder another incarcerated person.
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed third-party scoring.
Civil rights group to settle with city of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests
Project Say Something said they expect the city council to pass new ordinances that clarify and add protections for protestors.
LDF joins lawsuit challenging racist electoral practices in Newbern
The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern.
Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered
The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering.
Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map
“What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer.
Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses
Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits.