Alabama students and educators file lawsuit challenging law defunding DEI programs
The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alabama, and the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), claims that SB129 violates the First Amendment by imposing viewpoint-based restrictions on speech and the allocation of university resources.
Alabama’s anti-DEI law violates Constitution, UA professors and UAB students claim in lawsuit
The law, passed by the Republican-controlled Legislation, bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities.
Lawsuit by College Professors and Students Challenges Alabama's Anti-DEI Law
University professors and students in Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and put limits on how race and gender can be discussed in the college classroom.
University of Alabama students, professors join lawsuit over state's 'divisive concepts' law
The plaintiffs – three college students enrolled at the University of Alabama Birmingham; three professors working at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and the NAACP’s Alabama chapter – allege SB 129,
ACLU files lawsuit over anti-DEI law in Alabama
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday challenges what the ACLU calls a discriminatory censorship law in Alabama. The lawsuit was filed by a group of Alabama students and educators from the University of Alabama and UAB.
Alabama’s congressional delegation assigned to key House, Senate committees
Sen. Katie Britt (R) joined the Senate Judiciary Committee, which evaluates all federal judicial nominations, including the ...
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Alabama couples may face new requirement for marriage licenses
Alabama's SB 33 proposes a new requirement for marriage licenses, aiming to address an issue that almost a fifth of all ...
Incoming Alabama Senate leader sees mental health, economic development as priorities
The incoming leader of the Alabama Senate said he wants to improve communication among his colleagues. “I do think that there ...
One Republican, two Democrats qualify for Alabama Senate District 5 special election
One Republican and two Democratic candidates qualified for the Senate District 5 seat on Jan. 7. Rep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, ...
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Below, my choices for the top 10 Alabama political stories of 2024. Make no mistake, Alabama still makes it needlessly ...
‘Anti-establishment Republican’ pastor announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor
He said Alabama needs to prepare for some difficult days ahead, including what he expects at some point will be a war with ...
Special election set to fill Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Alabama Senate District 5 includes all of Fayette, Lamar and Walker counties, along with a portion of Tuscaloosa County ...
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Washington Post: Pete Hegseth was lobbed softballs by Senate
Americans didn’t learn much about Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, but they did learn more about the world’s greatest nondeliberative body. Democrats mostly ...
Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week
The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of ...
End time change? Permanent daylight saving time bill is back with support from Alabama Senators
A bill that would do away with the twice-yearly time change is back in the U.S. Senate, with backing from Alabama Republican ...