Palmer announces intent to vote to reject election results
Objections are expected to all be ultimately rejected, and President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court rules that churches can meet despite COVID restrictions
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the three “liberal” justices in opposing the ruling. New Justice Amy Coney Barret was the deciding vote siding with the four conservative justices.
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Barrett by a vote of 52 to 48.
Jones votes against Amy Coney Barrett confirmation
Since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death in September, Jones said he would not vote for a nominee, no matter who it was, until after the Nov. 3 general election.
Vote on Amy Coney Barrett confirmation could come as early as today
The final Senate vote on her confirmation is expected to come Monday evening.
Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process
Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election.
Alabama Republicans satisfied with Barrett’s performance
A vote to send Barrett’s nomination to the Senate floor is scheduled for Oct. 22.
Shelby meets with Barrett, is “confident” she is the right choice to serve on Supreme Court
"I have no doubt that Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be an excellent addition to the Supreme Court," Shelby said.
Alabama Republicans urge Jones to meet with Trump’s SCOTUS nominee
“Today is the day we are challenging Doug Jones to do something he rarely does — listen to the majority of Alabamians,” Lathan said.
Planned Parenthood says Alabama is poised to outlaw abortion if Barrett is confirmed
“If Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, Alabama could be at the center of the fight to overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Barbara Ann Luttrell, Planned Parenthood Southeast's vice president of external affairs.