“Sound of Freedom” Act would automatically sentence child traffickers to life in prison
Under current Alabama law, first-degree human trafficking is already a Class A felony.
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See recent postsThe life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Remembering his work now is as important as ever.
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See recent postsThere is no sanctity of life in Alabama
Despite all the bluster about protecting life, Alabama is one of the deadliest states in America.
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See recent postsAlabama Epstein? It happens here all the time
As the nation learns more about the salacious life and mysterious death of billionaire and serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, it’s important to remember his crimes are far from uncommon. In fact, they happen all the time. Even in Alabama. It’s a problem that experts agree is growing, though exact numbers are difficult to quantify, … Continued
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See recent postsOn abortion, we cannot remain silent
For most of the history of our country, it was widely accepted, as I firmly believe now, that life begins at conception — that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image. The thought of prematurely ending a pregnancy was considered in stark, unreconcilable contrast to the principles of our founding of life, … Continued
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See recent postsExamining the “sanctity of life” in Alabama
We cannot give Alabama lawmakers (mostly men) and Gov. Kay Ivey a pass on their flippant claim they revere life, as they say they demonstrated in passing the nation’s most strict and unconstitutional anti-abortion law. Claiming they care a whit about the “sanctity of life” demonstrates total cynicism and disrespect to their constituents. Much of … Continued
A Democratic lawmaker is already trying to repeal Alabama’s abortion ban
Alabama Democratic state Sen. Vivian Figures has filed a long-shot bill in the State Legislature that would reverse the near-total abortion ban approved and signed by Gov. Kay Ivey last week. The repeal is unlikely to pass in either of the legislative chambers where Republicans hold supermajorities and passed the abortion ban along partisan lines. … Continued
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See recent postsGive them an inch, they’ll take your rights
Last week, I had the great experience to join my colleagues in a little friendly competition at the Congressional Clays Competition hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. It was great to express our Second Amendment rights with some healthy rivalry, but it reminded me of those in this country who cannot express this right freely. … Continued
AG supports bill to reform pardons and paroles board
Attorney General Steve Marshall is supporting legislation intended to reform the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The legislation, proposed by the attorney general’s office, is sponsored by Republican Sen. Cam Ward and Republican State Rep. Connie Rowe. The bill comes after months of controversy surrounding the parole board and its release practices. In October, … Continued
ACLU of Alabama responds to possible abortion ban bill
On Wednesday, reports surfaced that the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition will be introducing a bill to criminalize abortion. The full text of the bill has not been released yet, but reportedly, it will make it a crime to provide or aid someone in obtaining an abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. A number of … Continued