Alabama, Jury Duty and Breastfeeding

Alabama Mom Says She Was Forced to Attend Jury Duty While Breastfeeding: ‘It Was a Horrible Experience’
Alabama mom Kandace Brown says she attempted to seek exemption from jury duty while breastfeeding her 3-month-old infant who ‘depends on me for life,’ but she claims she was met with pushback from court officials.
‘I had no choice’: Alabama breastfeeding mother struggling with jury duty sparks change
Only days after a breastfeeding mother summoned for jury duty was forced to bring her 3-month-old daughter to an Alabama courthouse, the state Supreme Court declared breastfeeding women should be excused from the civic responsibility.
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.
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.
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 Supreme Court order excuses nursing moms from jury duty
Alabama mothers react to supreme court ruling excusing breastfeeding mothers from jury duty
Breastfeeding mothers will now be exempt from jury duty, according to an administrative order from the Alabama Supreme Court. This ruling follows an outcry from mothers in Jefferson County who had bad experiences when called on for jury duty.
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.
Beware of This Jury Duty Scam Targeting Several Counties Throughout the US
Several locations around the United States have reported an uptick in scams against targeting citizens who could be selected ...
Gregg County District Court Jury Duty cancelled this week
The Gregg County District Courts announced that they've been able to clear their dockets for the week of Jan. 21 which means ...
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Adams County court officials warn residents about jury duty phone scam targeting community
Court officials issued a warning that a jury duty scam is targeting Adams County residents, according to a release on Friday morning.
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Investigators warn of jury duty scam in Rankin County
Investigators in Rankin County are warning residents about a scam where callers pose as law enforcement and threaten arrest ...
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.
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Sedgwick County Sheriff warns of jury duty scam
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam that is ...
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Curious Iowa: How are Iowans chosen for jury duty?
Iowans are summoned each year to serve on juries in the county where they live, but how is someone selected to fulfill this ...