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Gilbert v. Alabama Department of Human Resources
- Jurisdiction: United States (December 12, 2018)
- Original Case: Gilbert v. State of Alabama Department of Human Resources et al
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Kutsch v. Alabama Department of Human Resources et al
- Jurisdiction: United States (Northern District of Alabama) (March 23, 2026)
- Original Case: Kutsch v. Alabama DHR et al
- Key Figures: Jane Kutsch (Plaintiff), Alabama Department of Human Resources (Defendant), Various DHR Officials (Defendants)
- Case Tags: Civil Rights Litigation;Child Welfare Law;Fourth Amendment Seizure;Qualified Immunity