JIC

Family Advocacy Day draws pro-family Legislators

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 28, 2017, an estimated one hundred people gathered in front of Alabama’s historic state Capital Building for Family Advocacy Day. Rev. Tom Ford said we are here to thank God for his grace. Society is based on three pillars: the family, the church, and the State. When … Continued

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March 1, 2017

Suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore asks to cancel oral arguments

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has asked the Special Supreme Court tasked with hearing his appeal to expedite his case and decide his appeal on previously filed briefs. In a motion filed Wednesday, Moore’s attorneys asked the Court to waive oral arguments and consider the appeal on … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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February 23, 2017

Pryor named as finalist for Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, former Alabama Attorney General William H. “Bill” Pryor Jr. (R), currently an eleventh circuit appeals court judge, was named as one of the finalists to fill the US Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of conservative jurist, Antonin Scalia Trump told reporters on Wednesday, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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January 26, 2017

Opinion

Judicial reform: Why the JIC and COJ must go in 2017

By Maggie Ford On January 6, 2016, Chief Justice Roy Moore issued a factual and legal Administrative Order. Since then, we have seen the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) file charges against him because of it. They also shared confidential information with The Montgomery Advertiser and The New York Times, and displayed a conflict of interest … Continued

Maggie Ford

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January 12, 2017

Moore allies file amicus briefs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 20, 2016, four amicus briefs have been filed on behalf of suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R), who is appealing his judicial suspension by the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) in September for the remainder of his term, which ends January 2019. One brief was filed by … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 29, 2016

Opinion

The shape of things to come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Several decisions over the next few weeks and months could significantly affect Alabama’s future for generations. Among these are, the appointment of Senator Jeff Sessions’ replacement, the Special Supreme Court’s ruling in Chief Justice Roy Moore’s appeal and the findings of the Montgomery Grand Jury concerning Governor Robert Bentley. Bentley … Continued

Bill Britt

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December 26, 2016

Opinion

JIC’s bogus, twisted excuses for denying records in Moore case

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Special Alabama Supreme Court appointed to hear the appeal of Chief Justice Roy Moore suspension on December 7, sent an order to the Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) giving them fourteen days to show cause as to why the Motion to Intervene and Unseal filed by The Alabama Political … Continued

Bill Britt

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December 21, 2016

Eight Alabama judges file amicus brief supporting Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 14, 2016, eight current and retired Alabama judges filed an amicus curiae in support of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) who is suing the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) over his recent suspension. The judges state several points… First they are subject to the same … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 16, 2016

Chief Justice Roy Moore files brief in appeal to Special Supreme Court

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has sent his first brief to the 7-member Special Supreme Court that will hear the appeals case over his suspension in September for violating judicial ethics. The 95-page brief, filed by his attorneys at the Liberty Counsel on his behalf, argues that the … Continued

Chip Brownlee

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December 15, 2016