Alabama lawmakers approve additional legal protections for police officers

Speedy Trial Act goes into effect June 1: What this means for victims and families

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed the Speedy Trial Act into law last week and it goes into effect June 1. It's all part of an effort to reduce court backlogs and ensure swift justice for victims and their families. It also allows the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court to appoint a sitting or retired judge to preside over violent crime cases. Alabama jazz musician Ray Reach found guilty on child pornography …

'Endangers us all': Lawmakers, activists speak out as Gov. Ivey signs controversial 'Back the Blue' bill protecting police

This bill states that it will legally protect police officers from being held responsible for their actions as long as they fall within their authority and responsibilities.

Congress has passed a law, based on insistence, that allows for the review of police retirements and opens the door to possible reinstatement.

Ivey signs bill expanding immunity for Alabama police

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill to expand immunity for police officers accused of wrongdoing, legislation she said was important to help cops do their jobs courageously and effectively.

Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session

A bill to increase criminal and civil immunity for Alabama police officers narrowly passed the Legislature after a contentious debate on the session's final day.

Enhanced police immunity bill gets Alabama Legislature’s approval, goes to Gov. Kay Ivey

Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, speaks about Senate changes to a bill extending police immunity in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 14, 2025 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Legislature Wednesday gave final approval to the bill, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to enhance immunity protections for law enforcement in the final hours of the 2025 legisl…