AMCC files appeal, wants Appeals Court to block depositions
The AMCC really doesn't want its commissioners to have to answer questions under oath.
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See recent postsALGOP should take note of court’s rejection of Meadows’ Georgia appeal
This case offers a glimpse into how committed conservatives view the rule of law.
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Much of the response argues the map put forth by the state plainly fails to remedy issues with the prior map.
Alabama files emergency appeal to Supreme Court in redistricting case
Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season.
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See recent postsHubbard did the crime; he should do the time
Hubbard may not be a violent offender but his actions are a danger to society and a threat to the public.
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See recent postsAuburn Creed must be more than lip service. It’s time to remove Mike Hubbard’s name
Hubbard didn't believe in obedience to the law, and that his name adorns a facility at Auburn University sends a resounding message that not all lawbreakers are treated equally.
Alabama Supreme Court upholds Hubbard conviction on six counts
It took nearly two years, but the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled on former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s appeal of his felony ethics convictions. The court upheld six of the 11 counts previously affirmed by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. The Supreme Court reversed five of the counts upheld by the appeals court. … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama Supreme Court’s failure to act on Hubbard is jeopardizing other cases
The attorneys working for indicted Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely didn’t mince words Tuesday afternoon, following Blakely’s arraignment: They’re hoping the Alabama Supreme Court saves their client. Blakely loudly pleaded not guilty to the 12 felony ethics charges he faces, and his legal team undoubtedly will mount a defense to those specific charges. But before … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama Supreme Court’s solution to public corruption: Legalize it
This is it for ethics in Alabama. The Mike Hubbard appeal that sits before the Alabama Supreme Court is the line in the sand. Either we’re going to have laws that forbid pay-for-play politics in this state, or we’re going to once and for all toss in the towel and just let the political elite … Continued
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See recent postsAn act of Congress
A good many people wonder why simple, straightforward, no-nonsense, good-government legislation fails to pass even though it appears to have universal and overwhelming support and appeal for many voters and legislators. You will recall old sayings that you heard from your elders when you were young. Old bits of wisdom spouted from the lips of … Continued