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President of former API legal arm steps down to join staff of Chief Justice Tom Parker

As Matt Clark steps down, his wife Laura Clark has been selected to take over the conservative legal firm.

August 10, 2023

Judge dismisses SPLC, ACLU challenge of judgeship transfer

Judge Jimmy B. Pool ruled the Legislature did not unlawfully delegate its authority in creating a commission to reallocate judicial resources.

August 16, 2022

Facade of US Supreme court in Washington DC on sunny day

Conservative groups file briefs asking Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade

The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court, asking it to overrule Roe v. Wade.

July 30, 2021

Dr. Chad Mathis joins API as a distinguished fellow

CEO Caleb Crosby has announced the addition of Dr. Chad Mathis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the API staff.

May 27, 2021

House will vote on the General Fund budget on Tuesday

The House is set to vote on the largest General Fund budget in state history Tuesday.

March 8, 2021

Chief justice says the state needs 21 more judges

Chief Justice Tom Parker says that Alabama needs more judges to deal with a backlog in the court system.

March 8, 2021

Controversial Amendment 2 narrowly rejected by voters

Tuesday’s vote by the people leaves the judicial portion of the Constitution like it is now.

November 7, 2020

Some conservatives oppose Amendment 2

An Alabama Law Institute Committee composed of legislators, judges and lawyers met in secret away from the press and public over 19 months conducting a comprehensive review of Article VI.

October 28, 2020

Andrew Sorrell elected chairman of Alabama Trump delegation

The Alabama Colbert County Republican Executive Committee announced State Rep. Andrew Sorrell, R-Muscle Shoals, has been elected as the chair of the Alabama Trump delegation going to the 2020 Republican National Convention in August. “To be elected as the 2020 Alabama Trump Delegation Chairman is a great honor,” Sorrell said. “I have big shoes to … Continued

July 14, 2020

Palmer said that there “are still no grounds for impeachment”

Thursday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) transmitted the articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump (R) to the U.S. Senate and appointed impeachment managers for the impending Senate trial. Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) said that Democrats have abused their impeachment powers and that there are still no grounds for the impeachment of … Continued

January 16, 2020