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Federal judge wants Q&A document from lawyers in transgender medical case
A federal judge in Montgomery Friday ordered attorneys representing transgender families to turn over a document used to prep lawyers ahead of a hearing over alleged judge shopping. In the 51-page filing, U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke told the lawyers to provide the information, known as a Q&A document, to the judge for an […] The post Federal judge wants Q&A document from lawyers in transgender medical case appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Alabama House District 52 holds special election: Here’s what to know
Voters in the Birmingham area go to the polls Tuesday to choose nominees for special elections for the state House. Six Democratic candidates and one Republican are running in the special election. A run-off, if needed, will be held July 16. The general election is scheduled for Oct. 1. Candidates are largely focused on similar […] The post Alabama House District 52 holds special election: Here’s what to know appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of […] The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Republican state attorneys general oppose new gag order in Trump documents case
This story originally appeared on Florida Phoenix. Twenty-four Republican state attorneys general have interceded in the classified-documents prosecution of Donald Trump, opposing special counsel Jack Smith’s request that the trial judge bar Trump from making hostile statements against federal law enforcement. In a 27-page amicus brief filed by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, the states […] The post Republican state attorneys general oppose new gag order in Trump documents case appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Anti-abortion groups say Supreme Court’s mifepristone ruling won’t deter them
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling Thursday to maintain current access to the abortion medication mifepristone, abortion-rights advocates and opponents vowed to continue their respective battles over the drug. Mifepristone is one of two drugs used to treat miscarriages and terminate a pregnancy during the first trimester, and is the most […] The post Anti-abortion groups say Supreme Court’s mifepristone ruling won’t deter them appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
EJI unveils statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative Friday unveiled a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Montgomery in honor of his legacy and work for civil rights. The statue is the second of three that are planned at EJI’s Legacy Museum meant to offer people insights into racism, racial oppression and the violence that went along with […] The post EJI unveils statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Montgomery appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’
This story originally appeared on Stateline. SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Child care worker Marci Then, 32, looked over at two 4-year-olds in her care who were tussling over a toy plate in a model kitchen set. “Are we sharing?” she gently asked them. They both let go. Then works at Little Learners Academy child care center […] The post For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’ appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
A voter’s guide to the Alabama House District 52 race
Voters in parts of Birmingham will choose a Democratic nominee for the Alabama House in a special election Tuesday. Six Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination in House District 22. One Republican, Carlos Crum, qualified for the seat. A run-off, if needed, will be held July 16. In separate interviews, candidates focused on education, health […] The post A voter’s guide to the Alabama House District 52 race appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Imagine Alabama welcoming immigrants
HB 56 — the anti-immigrant bill passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2011 — is a perfect example of the laws our legislators make. That’s not a compliment. HB 56 was a mean, miserable statute. It was legalized bullying in line with Alabama’s very worst traditions of attacking people with few if any means of […] The post Imagine Alabama welcoming immigrants appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
New AI in medicine graduate program approved at University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) on Friday approved a new graduate program on artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The proposed degree, a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, would be implemented by January 2027. The program will be the first in the state […] The post New AI in medicine graduate program approved at University of Alabama at Birmingham appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
WASHINGTON — In his first visit to Capitol Hill since leaving office in January 2021, former President Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, mapped campaign strategy with GOP lawmakers and projected party unity ahead of the November elections. Trump said the meetings brought “great unity.” Surrounded by Republican senators, including Iowa’s Chuck Grassley […] The post Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Biden Title IX regulation targeted by Republicans in Congress
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress got one step further in their efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s final rule for Title IX after the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce approved a measure on Thursday that would overturn the updated regulations. The U.S. Department of Education’s final rule — which seeks to protect […] The post Biden Title IX regulation targeted by Republicans in Congress appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a rule enacted following a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that defined a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock attachment as a machine gun, which is generally prohibited under federal law. The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reduces the executive branch’s already-limited […] The post U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Biden’s Title IX transgender protections blocked in federal court
This story originally appeared on Louisiana Illuminator. A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of new rules from the Biden administration that would prevent discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana issued a temporary injunction Thursday that blocks updated Title IX policy from taking effect Aug. 1 […] The post Biden’s Title IX transgender protections blocked in federal court appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
ALSDE releases school level reading data
The Alabama State Department of Education released school level reading scores Thursday amid an ongoing discussion on whether the numbers count as “grade level” numbers. The school level data shows a range of scores for schools from 100% for “Percentage for On or Above Grade Level” to 45.54% for third graders. For second grade, at […] The post ALSDE releases school level reading data appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
La. residents share similar views on fossil fuels and renewables regardless of politics
This story originally appeared on Louisiana Illuminator. An overwhelming majority of Louisiana residents support the expansion of renewable energy alongside fossil fuel production in the state, and most residents believe the state government is doing too little to protect air and water quality, according to a new survey by LSU researchers. The Reilly Center for […] The post La. residents share similar views on fossil fuels and renewables regardless of politics appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears
WASHINGTON — When Lauren Miller flew from her home state of Texas to Colorado two years ago she felt a moment of relief when the plane took off — not because she had been delayed for hours or because she needed a vacation, but because she was about to meet with doctors who would be […] The post State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
Aiming to send a message, the Biden administration recently spotlighted its indictments and convictions in cases involving threats to election officials or workers. But with no letup in reports of attacks, some elections professionals say federal law enforcement still isn’t doing enough to deter bad actors and ensure that those on the front lines of […] The post Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt’s efforts to pass legislation that would block Medicaid funding from going to states that ban in vitro fertilization were unsuccessful Wednesday when Democrats blocked the bill from advancing. Britt, who introduced the legislation earlier this year alongside Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, said during brief debate the bill […] The post Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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