Today, the story of the namesake of the A.A. Birch Criminal Justice Building.
Abortion backers notch court win — and point to brawl with AG over documents
A federal appeals court has struck down part of a Tennessee anti-abortion law. Meanwhile, two nonprofits made moves this week to avoid cooperating with requests from the state’s attorney general for documents involving mail-order abortion pills.
Dolly Parton’s estate granted temporary restraining order against singer’s nephew
A Tennessee judge has granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order against the late singer’s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company. She’s Alive, the entity founded to manage Parton’s estate, had filed the complaint against Seaver and Squadron Augmented Protection Services.
As Tennessee AG seeks abortion records, a nonprofit pushes back in court
A Tennessee nonprofit that gives information on out-of-state abortions and abortion pills says it’s “under attack” and is seeking protection in court.
Nashville judge pauses Tennessee law requiring immigration status of sick and disabled children
A Nashville judge has stopped the state of Tennessee from reporting the immigration status of sick and disabled children — for now. The court has agreed to pause enforcement of a new state law that requires children to prove legal status before accessing life-saving care.
Tennessee mid-decade redistricting survives first legal challenge
A three-judge panel has upheld Tennessee’s new congressional map, which splits the majority-Black and longtime Democratic stronghold of Memphis across three different districts.
First challenge to Tennessee’s congressional map heard in court
A three-judge panel will soon rule on whether Tennessee’s new congressional map is constitutional.
Judge again delays Abrego Garcia’s release from Tennessee jail over deportation concerns
A federal judge in Tennessee has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will stay in jail for now over concerns from his lawyers that he could be deported if he’s released. The judge was preparing to release him to await trial on human smuggling charges.
Appeals court finds Tennessee can cut size of Nashville Metro Council, reversing lower court ruling
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that the state can go forward with a plan to cut the Nashville Metro Council membership in half.
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