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Byrne, Roby, Brooks vote to strengthen Immigration laws

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 29, 2017, US Representatives: Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), and Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) voted in support of two bills that sponsors say are intended to strengthen our Nation’s immigration laws and fight back against illegal immigration. Both Kate’s Law, HR3004, and the No Sanctuary for Criminals … Continued
July 6, 2017

Trip Pittman addresses St. Clair County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 15, 2017, US Senate Candidate Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) was in Pell City addressing the St. Clair County Republican Executive Committee and friends. State Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) introduced State Senator Pittman (R-Montrose). Sen. McClendon said, “We have worked together for 9 years. Trip is probably the most … Continued
June 16, 2017

Roby supports Sessions’ crackdown on Sanctuary Cities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Monday, April 3, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced in an email that she supports Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision to deny Department of Justice grants to sanctuary cities. Rep. Roby called the decision by Sessions a, “Good move.” Congresswoman Roby wrote, “Sanctuary cities are municipalities that have … Continued
April 5, 2017

House bill would withhold funding from universities designated as ‘sanctuary campuses’

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House on Tuesday night passed a bill along party lines intended to crack down on public colleges and universities that attempt to defy State and Federal immigration law. The “Americans First Act” passed 72–28 and would give the Attorney General the power to withhold public funding … Continued
February 15, 2017

Monuments Bill part of House Republican Caucus’ “Alabama Proud” legislative agenda

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 02, 2017, the Alabama House Republican Caucus announced its official legislative agenda for the 2017 Regular Session, which convenes on February 7. The GOP Legislators have titled this their “Alabama Proud” legislative agenda. Speaker of the Alabama House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) said on social media, “Today, the … Continued
February 3, 2017

2017 Legislative Session preview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 7, the Alabama 2017 regular legislative session begins. Almost anything can happen when the Alabama legislature is in session and this session is no different. Here are a few of the issues facing our State Legislators. 1) Medicaid needs more money. Anybody who has been paying … Continued
February 2, 2017

Bentley says Alabama will not support Sanctuary Cities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 31, 2017, the Birmingham City Council voted to make Birmingham a Sanctuary City for illegal immigrants. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) responded to the action saying that the State of Alabama will not support Sanctuary Cities. Governor Bentley said, “President Trump has already taken decisive and necessary … Continued
February 1, 2017

Trump orders on border a first step Byrne calls exciting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 25, 2017, President Donald J Trump signed a series of executive actions designed to improve border security and remove criminal illegal aliens. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation were quick to praise Pres. Trump’s actions. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) commended President Trump on his decision to issue … Continued
January 26, 2017

Shelby Supports DOJ Decision to Cut Funding for Sanctuary Cities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 13, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement supporting the new updated guidelines by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding sanctuary cities receiving federal grant funding. Senator Shelby wrote, “For more than a year I have urged Attorney General Lynch to put an end to … Continued
July 14, 2016

Shelby and Brooks Remember Kate Steinle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 1, marked the one year anniversary of the death of innocent 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle, who was shot by a criminal illegal alien and died in her father’s arms on a San Francisco street. The often arrested, often deported killer, Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez had most recently been a … Continued
July 4, 2016