Alabama Supreme Court rules that police can require people to provide identification

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 763

Last Updated: 4 days ago

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The Alabama Supreme Court Friday ruled that state law enforcement may arrest people who do not provide identification if they are not satisfied with the answers they provide about their identities.

The court ruled 6-3 that an Alabama law that requires people to provide their names, addresses and an explanation of their actions to law enforcement if they suspect someone of a crime also allows them to demand that they provide identification.

“Establishing a …

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