Following the July 4th filing of a lawsuit in Blount County Circuit Court challenging the state’s regulation of THC on religious grounds, Plaintiff B. Jimmy Carter King has announced that he is opening the case to include a broader group of Blount County citizens.
King has confirmed that he is willing to represent other Blount County residents free of charge if they wish to join the suit as part of a class action. According to a statement from King, interested individuals must first contact his office and sign a sworn statement before they can be included in the legal group.
The lawsuit, filed at 9:11 a.m. on Independence Day, seeks a declaratory judgment affirming the right to grow and use THC-producing plants on private property in the context of religious worship. The case cites Amendment 622 of the Alabama Constitution, which protects the free exercise of religion.
The complaint names District Attorney Pamela Casey and Attorney General Steve Marshall as defendants in their official capacities.
In 2021, Alabama passed a law allowing for the medical use of THC under strict regulation. However, as of July 2025, there are no licensed dispensaries open in the state, meaning patients approved for medical cannabis cards have no legal way to access medical THC within Alabama. This gap between legalization and access remains a point of contention among advocates and lawmakers.
Those wishing to be considered for participation in the class action are asked to call King’s office at (205) 683-0660 to begin the process of providing the required sworn statement.
No official court ruling has been made in response to the new filing as of press time. This article will be updated as the case progresses.