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Planned Parenthood says Alabama is poised to outlaw abortion if Barrett is confirmed

“If Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, Alabama could be at the center of the fight to overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Barbara Ann Luttrell, Planned Parenthood Southeast's vice president of external affairs.
September 29, 2020

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
September 26, 2020

Alabama Republicans supportive of Trump filling Supreme Court vacancy

Prominent Alabama Republicans released statements supportive of President Donald Trump nominating a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died Friday of complications with pancreatic cancer. GOP Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville said: “The next Supreme Court justice could open the door to finally overturning Roe v. Wade, protecting our gun rights, and firmly … Continued
September 22, 2020

Jones gets “F” rating from anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is criticizing Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, for receiving an “F” rating this week from the Susan B. Anthony List, an anti-abortion rights group that supports candidates who oppose abortion. The organization gave Jones a failing grade because they said that Jones has voted against almost every “critical piece of pro-life … Continued
September 17, 2020

Alabama Republicans react to Biden’s nomination

The virtual Democratic National Convention ended Thursday with former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic nomination to be the 46th president of the United States. Alabama Republicans responded with their reasoning on why they believe Americans should not vote for Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. “We’ve heard how Joe Biden won’t … Continued
August 21, 2020

Tommy Tuberville slams Doug Jones for convention speech

Republican Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville and Republicans criticized incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, for his comments on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Tuberville said that it is just another example of Jones supporting everything that Alabamians oppose and opposing everything that Alabamians support. “Because he is one of them, Doug Jones … Continued
August 18, 2020
Facade of US Supreme court in Washington DC on sunny day

Rogers, Aderholt “disappointed” by Supreme Court overturning Louisiana abortion law

Congressmen Mike Rogers, a Republican who represents Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District, and Robert Aderholt, a Republican who represents Alabama’s 4th District, made statements expressing disappointment after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s abortion law in June Medical Services v. Russo. “I am very disappointed by today’s Supreme Court decision to strike down the Louisiana … Continued
June 30, 2020

National Right to Life Committee endorses Aderholt

Wednesday, the campaign to re-elect Congressman Robert Aderholt, (R Haleyville) announced that the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) has endorsed him for re-election to Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. “I am truly humbled to have the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee,” said Congressman Aderholt. “I have, and I always will, fight for … Continued
May 28, 2020

Appeals court refuses to lift injunction prohibiting Alabama from banning abortions

A federal appeals court Thursday refused to lift a preliminary injunction prohibiting Alabama from banning abortions during the COVID-19 epidemic. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday issued a ruling that denied the state of Alabama’s request to stay a preliminary injunction issued by federal district court Judge Myron Thompson. The decision ensures that … Continued
April 24, 2020

Yellowhammer Fund praises latest effort to expand Medicaid to more Alabamians

Yellowhammer Fund, an abortion fund and reproductive justice organization headquartered in Alabama, is praising the latest legislative effort to ensure that those without medical insurance can access coverage by finally expanding Medicaid in the state. “While we are frustrated to see that it took a global pandemic for some Alabama lawmakers to recognize that we … Continued
March 16, 2020