7 Things You Should Know This Week
7. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed his approval of a New York court’s decision to vacate a significant civil fraud penalty of $464 million that had been imposed on former President Donald Trump. This legal matter has garnered attention as National Guard soldiers continue their patrols in Washington, D.C.
6. The president of the University of West Alabama stated that the institution is fully compliant with Alabama’s anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) law. This was despite a video where a dean raised questions about possible loopholes, hinting at ongoing challenges within the school’s operations in adhering to the law.
5. An Alabama mother is pushing for changes to the youthful offenders law following a judge’s ruling that limited murder sentences for minors to three years. State Senator Philip Petus (R-Killen) is currently working on potential amendments to the legislation, looking ahead to the 2026 session.
4. The Trump administration is currently reviewing visas for all foreign nationals, as Secretary Kristi Noem indicated that an estimated 55 million individuals could be at risk of deportation. This follows a legal win that allows the Department of Homeland Security to revoke temporary protected status for immigrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal.
3. Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Birmingham in October. Given Alabama’s overwhelming opposition to her during the election, with a 65%-34% vote against her, it seems like an interesting backdrop for her discussion about her experiences.
2. Alabama lawmakers have reintroduced several school-related bills ahead of the 2026 legislative session. These proposals include mandates for daily participation in the national anthem, restrictions on the use of pronouns in schools, and limitations on the teaching of divisive concepts.
1. Russian President Vladimir Putin has put forth formal demands regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. His requests include Ukraine’s NATO membership and the withdrawal of Western troops from the Donbas region. Notably, the U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) suggested that while Russia claims it might return some territory, there’s a belief that Putin continues to seek localized conflict.
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