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Pro-life policies in the spotlight

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last Friday, thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC to march for an important cause: pro-life policies. The annual March for Life brings together people from all different backgrounds: Democrats and Republicans, men and women, young and old, southerners and northerners. This year’s march was especially notable as Vice President Mike … Continued
January 31, 2017

March for Life Held in Washington

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 27, 2016 thousands of Pro-Life advocates marched on Washington D.C. urging that abortions be limited and that the controversial Roe versus Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision be overturned. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) said on social media, “The March for Life is happening in Washington today. This cause … Continued
January 30, 2017

Pryor named as finalist for Supreme Court

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, former Alabama Attorney General William H. “Bill” Pryor Jr. (R), currently an eleventh circuit appeals court judge, was named as one of the finalists to fill the US Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of conservative jurist, Antonin Scalia Trump told reporters on Wednesday, … Continued
January 26, 2017

Moore says he will accept appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) told WIAT that he will accept Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment to the United States Senate, should he be chosen. “I would be honored to accept such a position, if offered,” Moore said. “I think that I have the qualifications … Continued
January 16, 2017

Brewbaker bill will end judicial override in capital murder cases

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Alabama, even when a jury recommends someone only receive life in prison, a trial judge in a capital murder case can ignore that recommendation and impose the death penalty. Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) wants to change this practice, known as “judicial override.” “The US Supreme Court has made … Continued
January 9, 2017

APR’s Top 5 Under-reported stories of 2016

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Over the past year, APR has broken a number of prominent, statewide stories. While many of those have been picked up by other news outlets – some of them lifted nearly verbatim from APR’s website without attribution – a few stories have gone almost unnoticed and with little follow-up … Continued
December 29, 2016

Moore allies file amicus briefs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 20, 2016, four amicus briefs have been filed on behalf of suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R), who is appealing his judicial suspension by the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) in September for the remainder of his term, which ends January 2019. One brief was filed by … Continued
December 29, 2016

Alabama Supreme Court denies Greenetrack

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled unanimously that electronic bingo is illegal within the State of Alabama. In the case State of Alabama v. 825 Electronic Gambling Devices, et al., Greenetrack, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in favor of the State, reversing a lower court judgment … Continued
December 24, 2016

Eight Alabama judges file amicus brief supporting Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 14, 2016, eight current and retired Alabama judges filed an amicus curiae in support of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) who is suing the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) over his recent suspension. The judges state several points… First they are subject to the same … Continued
December 16, 2016

Moore Defense asserts JIC exceeded authority

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 14, 2016, lawyers for suspended Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) filed a 95-page brief with the specially selected panel of judges at the Alabama Supreme Court. Moore is represented by Liberty Counsel. The Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver said, “The brief … Continued
December 15, 2016