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Roby Speaks in Favor of STOP Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) spoke in support of a House resolution that would bring legal action against the Administration of Barack H. Obama in an effort to rein in what the Congress considers to be executive overreaches. Congresswoman Roby said, “Our Constitutional constraints on government are … Continued
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January 10, 2014

Immigration Bill Appears Dead: Sessions Remains Cautious

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A year ago, President Obama was re-elected President of the United States and his party built on its thin majority in the United States Senate. The emboldened President began his new term by forcing a massive tax increase and debt ceiling increase through the Congress without giving Republicans any … Continued
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November 14, 2013

Sessions Has Questions for Homeland Security Nominee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement following the President’s nomination of Jeh Johnson for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Sessions said, “ICE officers report that ‘violent criminals are released every day back into communities,’ and they even sued the … Continued
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October 22, 2013

On Labor Day Sessions Warns of Effects of Immigration Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) said that the immigration reform bill which is before Congress is not a moral or economically sustainable policy in remarks released on Labor Day. Senator Sessions said, “As the nation recognizes Labor Day too many Americans remain without work… labor-force participation rate is at … Continued
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September 5, 2013
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Incoming Judge Has Big Shoes To Fill

By Representative Darrio Melton Last week, US District Judge Myron Thompson went on senior status, which will reduce his caseload and allow President Obama to appoint a new federal judge to Alabama’s middle district. Judge Thompson is well known for many important decisions, especially standing up against Judge Roy Moore and blocking a section of … Continued
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August 27, 2013
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Senator Jeff Sessions Misses the Point on Immigration Reform

By Jordan Cozby Last Thursday, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions took to the Senate floor, urging Congress to ignore the “special interests” on the current Immigration Reform effort. Sessions advised his colleagues not to support Immigration Reform and to disregard the letters they’ve recently received from top GOP donors and business leaders. However, it’s not just … Continued
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August 12, 2013

Sessions Critical of Gang of Eight Immigration Proposal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has studied the Gang of Eight’s controversial immigration proposal and has found several areas that he has identified as potential weaknesses with the plan which would give amnesty to millions of illegal aliens already living here and would open the border to more legal immigrants. … Continued
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May 2, 2013

Rogers Calls on ICE Director Morton to Resign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks called the recent release of thousands of illegal immigrants from ICE detention facilities an affront to law-abiding American citizens and called on the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), John Morton, to resign his position. Rep. Rogers was in response to … Continued
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March 11, 2013

Sessions Critical of White House Immigration Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) issued a written statement following the leak of President Barack Obama’s (D) secret immigration reform plan. Sen. Sessions said, “The release of the President’s immigration plan is more than a misstep or clever political maneuver. It is a dramatic disclosure of his real immigration … Continued
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February 22, 2013

Sessions Cosponsored Bill Requiring Businesses to Use E-Verify

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement after the introduction of a measure he cosponsored to permanently authorize and require employers to use the E-Verify program to bring immigration security to the workplace. Sen. Sessions said, “E-verify is the standard for all businesses that work … Continued
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February 5, 2013