Nursing mothers exempt from jury duty

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's highest court rules in favor of nursing moms being excused from jury duty
A big win for nursing mothers trying to be excused from jury duty in Alabama courtrooms.The Alabama Supreme Court issued an administrative order Jan. 17 regarding procedures in excusing prospective jurors from service.
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.
Alabama mother calls for law exempting nursing mothers from jury duty after experience at Jefferson County Courthouse
Sorrell said Alabama currently has no law exempting nursing mothers from jury duty. Alabama House Representative Susan Dubose said after hearing Brown’s story she plans to file a bill regarding this at the 2025 Legislative Session.
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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
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Breastfeeding mother sparks change after jury duty experience
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Another Jefferson County breastfeeding mom speaks out about jury duty nightmare
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Judge calls mom out for bringing 3-month-old to court
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Mom says she can't serve on a jury because she's breastfeeding
A Jefferson County mom says a circuit court judge threatened to call DHR after she brought her 3-month-old baby with her to report for jury duty.
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