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SCOTUS majority seems likely to uphold Affordable Care Act
The U.S. Supreme Court will return to hear more arguments in the case on Nov. 30.
Poll watchers in Alabama report massive turnout, long waits and machine shortages
One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to.
Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process
Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election.
Lawsuit alleges “religious test” on Alabama voter registration form
Plaintiffs say the phrase “so help me God” amounts to a mandatory religious oath.
Vestavia doctor sentenced to 30 years for producing child porn
A federal judge sentenced Ronald Tai Young Moon Jr. of Vestavia Hills, 56, to 30 years in prison.
Alabama Republicans urge Jones to meet with Trump’s SCOTUS nominee
“Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does — listen to the majority of Alabamians,” Lathan said.
Republicans praise President Trump’s SCOTUS nomination
“The confirmation process is already proving to be another brutal fight, but I am certain that this is the job for a strong, conservative woman,” Ivey said.
Sen. Doug Jones won’t support SCOTUS nominee before Nov. 3 election
“Certainly, power grabs are not uncommon in our political system, but few are accompanied by such blatant hypocrisy as we are witnessing now,” Jones said.
Republicans blast Jones for refusal to even consider Trump nominee
Republicans criticized U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Friday for saying that he would not vote to confirm any nominee by President Donald Trump before the Nov. 3 election. Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan called Jones’s announcement “disgraceful.” “It’s disgraceful that Senator Jones is dismissing his duties when he announced he would not support … Continued