Trump holds rally in Georgia
The Georgia runoff election is Jan. 5.
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Hooper praises McConnell for the confirmation of conservative Trump judges
The Senate has now confirmed 144 of President Donald J. Trump’s judicial nominees. This despite completely unprecedented opposition by Senators. Trump Victory Chair and potential Congressional candidate former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr., R-Montgomery, praised Trump’s picks for the court and said that the President could not have gotten so many of his picks … Continued
Byrne says Jones betrayed the people of Alabama when he voted against Kavanaugh
Congressman Bradley Byrne said Tuesday that Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, betrayed the people of Alabama by not voting for Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Justice in 2018. “Doug Jones betrayed the people of Alabama when he voted against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh,” Byrne said on social media. “The Democrats are OBSESSED with sabotaging President (Donald) … Continued
Corey Maze confirmed as U.S. district judge in Alabama
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that Montgomery’s Corey Maze has been confirmed by the full Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. “Corey Maze’s confirmation to be a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama is another important step in the shaping of our courts,” said … Continued
Republicans criticize Jones for voting against Andrew Brasher
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm Alabama’s solicitor general to the federal judiciary in Alabama’s middle district. The nomination was long delayed because of opposition from Democrats. When Brasher was finally confirmed, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, who championed Brasher’s nomination from start to finish, praised the decision by the Senate. Andrew Brasher confirmed … Continued
Andrew Brasher confirmed to federal bench; Marshall appoints new state solicitor general
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the confirmation of Andrew Brasher to serve as district judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama on Wednesday. Marshall appointed Edmund LaCour to Brasher’s former position as solicitor general of Alabama. “It is hard to imagine anyone who is more qualified to take on … Continued
Trump nominates Corey Landon Maze, Andrew Lynn Brasher for federal bench
President Donald Trump announced he is nominating Corey Landon Maze for a judgeship in the Northern District of Alabama and Andrew Lynn Brasher in the Middle District of Alabama. Maze served as Alabama solicitor general. He is a deputy Alabama attorney general. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on Jan. 4, 1978, Maze graduated summa cum laude … Continued
Shelby praises confirmation of Alabama Judge Terry Moorer
Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised the Senate confirmation of Judge Terry F. Moorer of Greenville, Alabama, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama. Judge Moorer was nominated for the judgeship by President Donald J. Trump (R) in September 2017. “Judge Terry Moorer is well-suited to be a U.S. … Continued
Shelby advocates improving Senate nominations procedures
Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, participated in a Rules Committee markup to review Senator James Lankford’s, R-Oklahoma, resolution, “Improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.” The measure, S. Res. 355, would limit post-cloture debate time to allow a more effective confirmation process for certain judicial and executive nominations. “I am proud … Continued
Trump nominates four Judges for Federal courts in Alabama
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, President Donald Trump made several judicial appointments for Alabama’s Federal courts. Jeff Beaverstock on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. Emily Marks on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. Terry Moorer on the U.S. District Court for … Continued