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Foundation for Moral Law defends Texas judge who gave convicted murderer a Bible

The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law came to the defense of Texas Judge Tammy Kemp from a complaint by Freedom From Religion Foundation. Kemp presided over the Amber Guyer prosecution. Guyer is a former Dallas Police Officer who gunned down a neighbor when she walked into his apartment, she claimed accidentally. The victim’s brother … Continued
October 16, 2019

Foundation for Moral Law defends Montana mother’s religious freedom

Foundation for Moral Law President Kayla Moore said that a Montana school choice program, “Flagrantly discriminates against religious schools, religious parents, and religious children.“ Montana resident Kendra Espinoza wanted to send her daughters to a private religious school, but the cost was prohibitive. The Legislature established a scholarship program to provide school choice for families; … Continued
September 17, 2019

Ivey signs free speech on campus bill

Thursday State Rep. Matt Fridy, R-Montevallo, and Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, commended Gov. Kay Ivey for signing legislation to protect free speech on all of Alabama’s public colleges and universities. House Bill 498 was sponsored by Fridy. HB498 protects free speech on public university campuses in Alabama, and was approved by a bipartisan 24 … Continued
June 7, 2019

Restoring ethics in journalism

One of the titanium pillars of our constitution that has clearly distinguished us from other free societies is our First Amendment. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; … Continued
May 22, 2019

House passes bill making it a felony to assault a journalist

Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would make it a felony to attack a journalist or member of the press. HB312 is sponsored by state Representative Prince Chestnut. The bill has seven co-sponsors. Chestnut said that the bill protects the First Amendment by protecting a free press. State Representative Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, … Continued
May 3, 2019

Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to prevent hate crimes

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, is introducing legislation that would aim to curb online extremism and prevent it from turning into real-life hate crimes. “We absolutely need to address the proliferation of hate-based violence in our country and around the world, and this bill is a necessary step forward,” Jones said. “The growth of social media … Continued
April 1, 2019

Lt. Gov. Ainsworth, Rep. Daniels condemn Goodloe Sutton over KKK editorial

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth encouraged citizens to use First Amendment rights to speak out against Goodloe Sutton and The Democrat-Reporter. The statement follows mass media coverage and responses to an editorial published Feb. 14, 2019, by Sutton in which he wrote the “Klan needs to ride again.” “During my inaugural remarks, I said Alabama cannot … Continued
February 21, 2019

FFRF, Foundation for Moral Law continue fight over prayer at sporting events

Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRL) announced that is has sent a letter to every school district in Alabama urging them to ignore what they call “erroneous advice from Roy Moore.” The Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law recently sent a memo to Alabama school superintendents explaining their view that student-initiated … Continued
October 12, 2018

Judge Moore responds to criticism of Freedom From Religion Foundation

Judge Roy Moore sent a letter to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Thursday saying that he does not apologize for raining on their “parade of false legal advice.” On Friday September 21 Moore (R), in his role as President Emeritus of the Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law (FML), held a press conference where … Continued
October 1, 2018