Courts / Public safety SCOTUS refuses to hear case which struck down anti-panhandling laws The high court rejected Alabama's request to overturn prior verdicts, ruling that Alabama's anti-begging laws are unconstitutional. Wesley Walter / March 3, 2026
Federal judges hear arguments on whether to unblock Alabama panhandling law The state argued that begging should not be construed as protected free speech. Jacob Holmes / December 19, 2024