Press Releases

ACLU of Alabama Comment on HFOA Repeal Bill Passing Committee

Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted favorably on HB107, a bill that would repeal Alabama's Habitual Felony Offender Act (HFOA).
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Alabama Comment on Anti-Trans Bill Passing Committee 

Today, legislation (HB1) that would make it a felony for a medical professional to follow best practices and provide necessary treatment to a transgender young person was passed out of the House Judiciary Committee.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

State of Alabama Appeals Federal Ruling Allowing Transgender People to Change Gender Markers on ID 

Today, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed the state’s appeal in a lawsuit over requirements for changing gender markers on state driver’s licenses.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

Federal Court Finds Alabama’s Driver’s License Policy Violates Rights of Transgender People

A federal court ruled today that Alabama’s policy of explicitly requiring surgery — or a court order that typically requires proof of surgery — before issuing transgender people an accurate driver’s license was unconstitutional.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

ACLU of Alabama Comment on Charlie Graddick's Resignation

Today, Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Charlie Graddick announced his resignation.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

Federal Court Rules Alabama Must Take Steps to Better Protect Voters During COVID-19 Pandemic

The ruling in People First of Alabama v. Merrill means Alabama voters will not need a witness or notary to vote by mail if they have an underlying medical condition and provide a statement. 
Issue Areas: Voting Rights