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Brooks comments on attempted abduction of a Jasper woman by an undocumented immigrant

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Friday condemned an attempted abduction of a Jasper woman by an illegal alien and what his office called, “The open borders immigration policies that have again led to the victimization of American citizens by an illegal alien.” “It is tragic and infuriating that American citizens in Jasper, Alabama have been … Continued
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August 27, 2018

Brooks blames Democrat “insistence on open borders” for Iowa college student’s murder

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) strongly condemned Democrats’ open border policies that Brooks claimed caused the murder of an Iowa college student. On Tuesday, authorities in Iowa announced that Mollie Tibbetts had been murdered by an illegal alien. Mollie, an attractive Iowa college student had left her home for a jog and somewhere along the … Continued
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August 23, 2018

Palmer favors immigration reform without providing amnesty

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) recently wrote to constituents that he believes that the Congress does have a reference point to reform America’s immigration policies without providing amnesty and that the safety of the American people is one of his highest priorities. “One of my highest priorities is the safety of the American people,” Rep. Palmer … Continued
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July 11, 2018

Mo Brooks agrees with President Trump’s plan to use military on border

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced that he supported President Donald J. Trump’s (R) decision to use National Guard troops to defend America’s southern border: “I fully support President Trump’s use of our military to secure the border against invasion by foreign nationals,” Congressman Trump said. “Recent, highly-publicized caravans of thousands of foreigners heading for … Continued
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April 5, 2018

Immigration reform bills fail in the US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A number of immigration reform bills were considered by the U.S. Senate, but all four proposed immigration bills failed on Thursday. Senator Doug Jones (R-Alabama) was a cosponsor of bipartisan legislation led by Senators Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) and Angus King (I-Maine) that would have protected 1.8 million DREAMers … Continued
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February 16, 2018

Whatley introduces bill to give tax credits to border wall builders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, State Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, announced that he introduced Senate Bill 277, to give tax credits to Alabama companies that contract to build President Donald Trump’s border wall. Whatley said that his bill supports President Trump’s effort to secure our borders while growing Alabama’s economy. Whatley’s proposal will … Continued
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February 6, 2018

Terri Sewell holds Town Hall in Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, spoke to constituents at a town hall meeting at the historic Woodlawn High School in the City of Birmingham. Sewell said that as a member of Congress she has been willing to work across party lines to benefit the constituents … Continued
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February 2, 2018

House GOP caucus passes two resolutions regarding border wall funding, respecting the flag

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House Republicans adopted two resolutions on Friday as part of their 2018 agenda entitled “Flag, Family, and Country.” The House Republican Caucus adopted a resolution to urge Congress to fund a border wall with Mexico and urge that Americans citizens respect the American flag during ceremonies. Both issues … Continued
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January 15, 2018

House Republican Caucus releases legislative agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama House Republican Caucus released its 2018 “Flag, Family, and Country” legislative agenda. House Republicans say that it is a package of nine measures designed to provide protections for Alabama families, extend benefits to active duty soldiers and military veterans and encourage respect for the U.S. Flag … Continued
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December 18, 2017