House Republicans want Antifa designated as a terrorist organization
Antifa is not a formally organized group nationally or in Alabama, so the resolution targets “those who act under the banner of Antifa."
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Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests
Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices.
April 20, 2022
Anti-riot bill moves to Senate
Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
State lawmakers, civil rights group renew calls for Huntsville mayor’s resignation
The group also asked for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the Huntsville police.
APR’s Eddie Burkhalter: A look back on my 2020 coverage
From Alabama's prison crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eddie Burkhalter covered it. Here are his top stories of the year.
Frustrated by officials’ inaction, activists in Huntsville are strategizing for police reforms
While small demonstrations continue, something else has grown more quietly: A coalition of more than 2,000 Madison County residents who aim to change local government if it is unresponsive.
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Donald Trump loves picking on Democratic Party-led cities where protests and unrest are regular or even nightly occurrences. We never hear Trump discuss Democratic-led cities that continue to have some protests but very little protest violence. Birmingham is one of those cities. Sure, just as the #BlackLivesMatter protests began after the murder of George Floyd … Continued
Aderholt: “Not one single thing about violent protests is acceptable.”
Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, said Friday that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to peaceably assemble but “not one single thing about violent protests is acceptable.” “Across the country we have seen a great number of protests taking place over the course of the last few months,” Aderholt said. “While we hold near and … Continued
Barry Moore signs police pledge
Second Congressional District candidate Barry Moore signed the Police Pledge in front of a group of supporters Monday. Moore said he signed the Police Pledge to reaffirm his strong support for law enforcement. “Our law enforcement officers do tremendous work on our behalf,” Moore said. The Police Pledge reads, “A lawful society—free from mob rule … Continued