Judge rules state cannot prosecute out-of-state abortion assistance
U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ruled on March 31 that the state of Alabama cannot prosecute those who assist women…
Roundup: UA international student detained by ICE for expired visa
Alireza Doroudi, a doctoral student studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama, was detained by the U.S. Immigrations and…
Roundup: Fairhope Public Library funding is cut by state
At its most recent board meeting, the Alabama Public Library Service voted to remove state funding from Fairhope Public Library…
DOJ investigates University of Alabama for ‘race-based scholarship’ and ‘segregation’
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced on March 14 that several institutes for higher education, including…
Roundup: Lawsuit against Alabama’s AG for threats to prosecute abortion aid progresses
On March 5, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed against Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall over Marshall’s…
Families remain intent on advancing case over organs harvested from incarcerated
Lawyers for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Alabama Department of Corrections sought to dismiss a lawsuit brought…
Roundup: Grand jury recommends abolishing local police force
A grand jury recommended abolishing Hanceville’s entire police force for its “rampant culture of corruption.” The grand jury gave this…
Roundup: House approves bill expanding prenatal care
In an effort to combat Alabama’s high infant mortality rate, legislators this session have proposed a bill that they say…
Roundup: Lawmakers consider placing governor in charge of Department of Veteran Affairs
Months after Gov. Kay Ivey fired Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis, changes might be coming to the…
Roundup: Former Tarrant fire chief reinstated against mayor’s wishes
Jason Rickels, the former fire chief of Tarrant, was recently reinstated to his position by the Jefferson County Personnel Board.…