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Alabama supreme court grants breastfeeding women exemption from jury duty after public outcry
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Breastfeeding women in Alabama will be excused from jury duty, the state’s highest court ordered unanimously on Friday, in response to public outcry from a mother who said that she was threatened with child protective services for bringing her nursing infant into court.
Alabama woman celebrates Supreme Court win for breastfeeding mothers after threats from judge
Before Friday’s decision, there were laws in Alabama excusing prospective jurors because of certain health concerns, but breastfeeding wasn’t included.
Alabama mothers react to supreme court ruling excusing breastfeeding mothers from jury duty
Alabama mothers react to supreme court ruling excusing breastfeeding mothers from jury duty
Alabama Supreme Court ruling excuses nursing moms from jury duty
Part of the order read, ‘A nursing mother of an infant child clearly qualifies for the excuse from jury service." It goes on to say “other competent evidence” from a prospective juror seeking to be excused must be submitted telephone, electronic mail, or writing in advance of the prospective juror’s summoned date."
Alabama Supreme Court: Nursing mothers exempt from jury duty after outcry over Jefferson County controversy
After a mother of a breastfed child claimed a judge threatened her with DHR, lawmakers said they would file bills to address the situation.
Nursing mother calls for new Alabama law regarding breastfeeding and jury duty
Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia Grace and later successfully petitioned a court to legally re-age her, claiming she was really an adult.
Another Jefferson County breastfeeding mom speaks out about jury duty nightmare
After a story we first brought you on Tuesday, more moms are speaking out, saying they felt threatened and humiliated when they asked to be released from jury duty because they were exclusively breastfeeding their babies.
Jefferson County mother called to jury duty while breastfeeding sparks outrage, push to change law
Kandace Brown reported to the Jefferson County Courthouse with her 3-month-old and said she was met with threats and hostility from judges.
Alabama lawmaker backs ‘common sense’ jury exemption for nursing mothers after woman threatened with DHR
Hoover, is working to prefile a bill that would excuse nursing mothers from serving on a jury. DuBose said she was motivated ...
Breastfeeding mother sparks change after jury duty experience
Kandace Brown, a mother of five, faced a challenging situation when she was summoned for jury duty while exclusively brea ...
Judge calls mom out for bringing 3-month-old to court
An Alabama mother says a judge threatened to call the state Department of Human Resources after she brought her 3-month-old baby with her when she reported for jury duty. She says she's unable to be ...
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Mom says she can’t serve on a jury because she’s breastfeeding
WVTM, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, CNN By Lisa Crane Click here for updates on this story MORRIS, Alabama (WVTM) — A Jefferson County mom says a circuit court judge threatened to call ...