Lightsey v. Alabama DHR (MAG+)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA NORTHERN DIVISION BRENT LIGHTSEY, et al., ) ) Plaintiffs, ) ) v. ) CASE NO. 2:25-CV-603-RAH ) ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ) HUMAN RESOURCES, ) ) Defendant. ) ORDER The Plaintiffs filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on August 2, 2025, challenging the Alabama Department of Human Resources’ (DHR) protective custody of their minor children. (Doc. 1.) On August 21, 2025, the Magistrate Judge recommended dismissal of the Plaintiffs’ action without prejudice. (Doc. 15.) On September 3, 2025, the Plaintiffs filed timely…