Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire “divisive concepts” law
The language is similar to Alabama's language prohibiting divisive concepts.
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Alabama Medical Association urges reevaluation of court’s IVF embryo ruling
The immediate cessation of IVF services by UAB, Alabama's largest health system, underscores the ruling's chilling effect.
ALSC ruling on frozen embryos sparks legal uproar
The court has effectively extended the legal protections afforded to minors to include frozen embryos.
Carl applauds Supreme Court abortion ruling
“Life is a precious gift from God, and every human is made in God’s image," Carl said.
June 27, 2022
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See recent postsHubbard still free, it’s time for justice, not more delays
The public is still waiting for justice as the Alabama Supreme Court diddles on its ruling in The State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard. Republican Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was indicted on felony ethics violations in October 2014. He was found guilty by a jury of his peers in June 2016. It … Continued
U.S. Supreme Court likely to overturn “flatly inconsistent” Alabama Supreme Court ruling in Poarch Creek immunity case
The U.S. solicitor general has recommended that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn an Alabama Supreme Court ruling in a case that challenged the reaches of sovereign immunity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians after the tribe promised to waive its immunity in some cases. The solicitor general recommended that the high court not grant … Continued
With dismay and outrage, Zeigler asks the Alabama Supreme Court to reconsider its STAARS decision
Not that anyone expected him to, but state auditor Jim Zeigler isn’t giving up quietly on his lawsuit claiming the state violated competitive bid laws when purchasing software and support for it State of Alabama Accounting and Resource System, or STAARS. The Alabama Supreme Court tossed the lawsuit last month, but on Thursday Zeigler and … Continued
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See recent postsThe fix was in
Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson’s ruling to allow out-of-state political action committees to donate to in-state campaigns without disclosing its donors through PAC-to-PAC transfers may be the legal fulcrum Democrats need to target key Republican officeholders in the state. On Wednesday, attorney general candidate Troy King filed a lawsuit in Montgomery County Circuit Court seeking … Continued
Governor signs contract with prison health care provider
Gov. Kay Ivey’s recently signed a contract with Wexford Health — a company that has been the subject of legislative scrutiny because of its proximity to a prison bribery scandal in Mississippi. Ivey’s press office said Monday the governor signed the $360 million contract between the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Pittsburgh-based prison healthcare … Continued
Alabama Senate Democrats respond to Thompson’s ruling
By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus called on the Alabama Department of Corrections and fellow lawmakers to “finally deal with the State’s prison problem.” The statement comes after US District Judge Myron Thompson ruled that mental healthcare in ADOC’s facilities was “horrendously inadequate.” Thompson called on lawmakers to find a … Continued