Governor Kay Ivey joined House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) in filing an amended complaint and a preliminary-injunction motion on Friday to continue fighting against the AHSAA's policy denying eligibility to CHOOSE Act students.
In addition, the new court filings challenge the AHSAA's so-called "Restitution Rules," which threaten students and schools with penalties for ineligible participation—even if they play pursuant to the September 5 temporary restraining order against the policy if that court order is, for some reason, later reversed or vacated.
A Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge granted a temporary restraining order on September 5 against the AHSAA on the issue recently, allowing affected CHOOSE Act students to participate in sports while the lawsu