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Gay Marriage Comes to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, February 9, the Probate Judges of Alabama were forced by events to make the decision on whether or not to write marriage licenses for same sex couples. Citing a recent decision by US District Court Judge Callie Granade in Mobile, some Probate Judges offices issued marriage licenses … Continued
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February 10, 2015

Moore Tells Probate Judges Not To Marry Same-Sex Couples

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, February 8, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) ordered the Probate Judges of Alabama not to marry same sex couples. Chief Justice Moore wrote that the Probate Judges are not bound by Federal Judge Callie Granade’s order that Alabama’s State constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and … Continued
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February 9, 2015

HRC Joins Effort To Remove Chief Justice Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The people of Alabama have twice elected Judge Roy Moore (R) as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Liberal attorneys have previously objected to Chief Justice Moore’s conduct and formally asked that he be removed from office.  In 2003, they were successful.  In 2015, they are trying again. … Continued
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February 6, 2015

Merrill Reminds Public That Records Are Online

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, February 2, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) reminded citizens that government records are accessible. The recently sworn in Secretary of State John H. Merrill has changed his office’s Public Records Policy to provide more accessibility to all citizens, even those outside of the State of … Continued
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February 4, 2015

SPLC Files Judicial Ethics Complaint Against Judge Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed a judicial ethics complaint against popular Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) for his comments regarding the controversial recent ruling by Federal Judge Callie Granade, declaring that Alabama’s Marriage Protection Act and Sanctity of Marriage Amendment … Continued
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January 29, 2015

Moore Responds To SPLC Ethics Complaint

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Late on Wednesday, January 28, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) responded to a complaint by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that he violated judicial ethics by commenting unfavorably about a decision in federal court striking down Alabama’s defense of marriage act.  An unapologetic Chief Justice Moore claimed … Continued
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January 29, 2015

Byrne And Brooks Support Repeal Of Obamacare 30 Hour Rule

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 8, 2015 Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) urged the Congress to support a full repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, better known as Obamacare.  Rep. Byrne’s comments before the full House were made in support of legislation to restore the 40 hour … Continued
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January 9, 2015

Carroll Appointed Interim Ethics Commission Director

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The former dean of the Cumberland School of Law, Judge John Carroll has accepted a position as the acting Director of the Alabama Ethics Commission, replacing the retiring Jim Sumner. On Wednesday, August 28, the Commission voted to offer the acting director position to the recently retired Cumberland Law … Continued
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September 3, 2014

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

Sessions and Goodlatte Ask President to Give ICE Agents Input into Immigration Reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been very critical of President Barack H. Obama’s administration’s handling of border policy and they have asked for input into the ongoing debate on immigration reform. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) and U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte (R) from Virginia on the other … Continued
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June 7, 2013