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For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
Read full article: For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 statesA federal judge has ruled that immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 states aren't entitled to health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
What happened at the nation's first nitrogen gas execution: An AP eyewitness account
Read full article: What happened at the nation's first nitrogen gas execution: An AP eyewitness accountWitnesses watched through a window at an Alabama prison as Kenneth Eugene Smith became the nation's first person to be put to death using nitrogen gas.
Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says
Read full article: Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court saysA federal appeals court is allowing Alabama to enforce a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children.
Alabama health care providers sue over threat of prosecution for abortion help
Read full article: Alabama health care providers sue over threat of prosecution for abortion helpHealth care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.
Alabama pausing executions after 3rd failed lethal injection
Read full article: Alabama pausing executions after 3rd failed lethal injectionAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey is seeking a pause in executions and ordering a “top-to-bottom” review of the state’s capital punishment system after an unprecedented third failed lethal injection.
Alabama gov: Execution set despite wishes of victim's family
Read full article: Alabama gov: Execution set despite wishes of victim's familyAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state will proceed with plans to execute a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend decades ago, despite a request from the victim’s family to spare the inmate's life.
Florida officially files legal challenge to OSHA vaccine mandate
Read full article: Florida officially files legal challenge to OSHA vaccine mandateFlorida, Georgia and Alabama filed a challenge Friday against a Biden administration rule aimed at requiring workers at large employers across the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in AlabamaMONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision Thursday blocked a lower court ruling allowing curbside voting in Alabama and waiving some absentee ballot requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was pleased the court acted quickly so that Alabama voting rules remain in place for the July 14 runoff. “Alabama is again able to enforce laws that help ensure the fairness and integrity of our elections," the Republican said. The state also argued that Alabama’s rules are needed to combat voter fraud and are not unreasonable. The plaintiffs said they were disappointed by the decision, and will continue to pursue the ongoing litigation in federal court in Alabama.