Alabama
Alabama Unveils Statue of Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks
A new statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks was dedicated in Alabama’s capital city on Sunday, the 64th anniversary of her historic refusal to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man.
Read morePopular Black Alabama Sheriff Shot to Death; White Teen Arrested
An 18-year-old white man has been arrested after a popular black sheriff in Alabama was shot to death Saturday evening, and condolences poured in to Lowndes County from law enforcement officers nationwide.
Read moreRoy Moore Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Super PAC
Roy Moore, the Republican candidate who lost the 2017 Alabama Senate election, filed a defamation lawsuit in federal court Friday against the creators of a series of political attack ads that targeted Moore during his run.
Read moreAlabama Gerrymandering Trial Quietly Wraps Up
The week-long trial to determine if congressional districts Alabama drew in 2011 were racially gerrymandered ended as quietly as it began: the gallery of the federal courtroom in Birmingham near empty of spectators, no closing or opening arguments.
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Congressman Testifies in Alabama Gerrymandering Trial
In a trial to determine whether or not Alabama racially gerrymandered some of its congressional districts, U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne testified the four congressional maps proposed by the 10 black voters suing the state would “destroy” the ability of representatives to effectively serve their constituents.
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Michael Bloomberg Expected to File for Alabama Presidential Primary
Michael Bloomberg, the former New York mayor and philanthropist who decided against running for president in March is reportedly rethinking that decision.
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Jeff Sessions Launches 2020 Bid to Reclaim Old Senate Seat
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions Thursday announced his run for the Alabama Senate seat he held for 20 years, instantly shaking up an already crowded Republican primary field.
Read moreJeff Sessions Will Seek His Old Alabama Senate Seat
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce he is entering the race for his old U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, two Republicans with direct knowledge of his plans said Wednesday.
Read moreTrump Picks New Alabama Judge for Seat on 11th Circuit
President Donald Trump announced seven new judicial nominees on Wednesday, including an 11th Circuit pick that was confirmed to an Alabama federal court just six months ago.
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Trial Begins in Alabama Over Claims of Racially Gerrymandered Election Districts
Chief Judge Karon Bowdre wasted no time Monday. The pretrial briefs in the trial to determine whether Alabama’s 7th Congressional District was racially gerrymandered were excellent, she said, and she was familiar with the issues.
Read moreTrial Set to Start on Claims of Gerrymandered Alabama Districts
A trial scheduled to begin Monday in Birmingham will determine whether Alabama racially gerrymandered areas with large numbers of black voters in 2011 – specifically, the 7th Congressional District and three surrounding districts.
Read moreFederal Judge Blocks Alabama’s Near-Total Abortion Ban
It was an order long expected by those on both sides of the abortion debate: With about two and a half weeks until an Alabama law criminalizing the procedure was set to take effect, a federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday blocking the state from enforcing the ban.
Read moreSupreme Court Won’t Intervene Over West Virginia Justices
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will leave in place a court decision that derailed the impeachment trials of three West Virginia Supreme Court justices accused of corruption.
Read moreDefamation
Jermaine Files claims that Deerfield Media (Mobile) and Sinclair Broadcast Group defamed him as a “rapist and a pillager,” in federal court.
Read moreCapital Punishment
A federal judge denied a habeas petition from an Alabama inmate on death row, finding that his IQ of 76 does not show he is intellectually disabled, so he can be executed without violating the Eighth Amendment.
Read morePanel Asked to Revive Lawsuit Against Former Alabama Governor
An attorney for the ousted CEO of Alabama One Credit Union asked an 11th Circuit panel Thursday to reinstate a lawsuit against former Governor Robert Bentley and his ex-legal adviser accusing them of seizing control of the institution and forcing him out.
Read moreHomeless Student
A family who have been living in their car and temporary housing after suffering financial hardship sued the Jefferson County (Ala.) Board of Education for refusing to let their son re-enroll as a senior at McAdory High School, in violation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Read moreArrest Warrant Issued for Lakers Center DeMarcus Cousins
Alabama police have issued an arrest warrant for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge for harassing communications.
Read moreAlabama Governor Apologizes for Wearing Blackface in College
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey apologized Thursday for wearing blackface decades ago, becoming the latest politician to face scrutiny over racially insensitive photos and actions from their university days.
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