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Federal Judge Blocks Two Alabama Pro-Life Laws

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 27, 2016, Federal Judge Myron Thompson issued a preliminary injunction blocking two Pro-Life bills that were passed in the 2016 Regular Session regulating abortions in Alabama. The first law would prohibit abortion from operating within 2,000ft of a K-8 school. That law would have closed two … Continued
October 31, 2016

House Passes Conscience Protection Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that the US House of Representatives have passed Conscience Protection Act, Senate Bill 304. Congressman Byrne said in a statement on social media, “GOOD NEWS: The House today passed the Conscience Protection Act. This bill will would prohibit the federal … Continued
July 14, 2016

Reactions to Supreme Court Decision Against Regulating Abortion Clinics

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 27, the US Supreme Court struck down a Texas law regulating abortion clinics. The decision likely impacts a number of Alabama statutes that sought to regulate or limit abortion providers, including one that is almost identical to the Texas statute, which was overturned by the Supreme Court. … Continued
June 28, 2016

Bentley Signs Bill Banning Dismemberment Abortions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 12, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed Senate Bill 363 banning dismemberment abortions. Alabama’s National Right to Life Committee member Cheryl Ciamarra said in a statement to Alabama Citizens For Life members: “THANK Governor Robert Bentley and all you wonderful members for contacting your legislators and … Continued
May 13, 2016

Both Sides of Abortion Issue Lobbying Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday. May 9, the politically powerful pro-abortion group NARAL sent a letter to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) asking that he veto two Pro-Life bills passed by the Alabama legislature on the last day of the 2016 legislative session. Pro-Life supporters in Alabama are similarly urging the Governor to … Continued
May 11, 2016

Alabama Legislature Passes Ban on Dismemberment Abortions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, May 4, the Alabama House of Representatives passed SB363 which outlaws dismemberment abortions. SB363 was sponsored by Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) and carried in the House by State Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). Rep. Butler said in a statement, “House of Representatives passed a bill that … Continued
May 5, 2016

Will House Ban Dismemberment Abortions?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate has passed SB363, sponsored by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City), but the Alabama House of Representatives has not acted on the Pro-Life legislation and there are only two legislative days left in the 2016 legislative session. National Pro Life Committee Member representing Alabama Cheryl Ciamarra … Continued
May 2, 2016

Senate Health Committee Gives Favorable Report to Abortion Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 20, the Senate Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to SB363, the Alabama Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act, which was sponsored by state Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City). Dismemberment abortions involve introducing a sharp instrument into the womb to grasp and pull the … Continued
April 21, 2016

Pro-Life Forces Urge Leadership to Act on Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 20, the Alabama Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act will receive a public hearing in the House Health Committee. HB376 was sponsored by state Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). A Senate version of the same bill (SB263) was sponsored by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow … Continued
April 20, 2016