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Shelby County Wins Challenge of Voting Rights Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled largely in favor of Shelby County’s challenge of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and section four of the Voting Rights Act that requires that states like Alabama must obtain pre-approval of all changes in election procedure especially redistricting … Continued
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June 25, 2013

Shelby Versus Holder Ruling Likely this Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The state of Alabama has a long history of losing cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. The recent rulings upholding the Constitutionality of Obamacare and striking down state immigration laws like many of the provisions in Alabama’s HB56 are just the more recent examples of the Supremes siding with the … Continued
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June 25, 2013

American Legion Endorses Bachus Flag Amendment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, ‘Flag Day’ 2013, the American Legion stated its support for a constitutional amendment giving Congress the authority to pass legislation protecting the U.S. Flag from physical desecration. Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia is the lead Republican sponsor of the legislation in the House. Representative Bachus introduced … Continued
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June 21, 2013

Bolin Expected to Resign from Alabama Supreme Court to Accept Position as Jefferson County Lead Attorney

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Jefferson County Commission’s Administrative Services committee is expected to consider a resolution Thursday to hire Bolin as lead county attorney. AL.com is reporting that the Jefferson County Commission is supporting the hiring of Republican Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin to fill the vacant county attorney position, … Continued
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April 25, 2013

Roy Moore Returns to Lead Alabama Court System

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The best known living jurist in Alabama is back.  Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) from Gallant was sworn in on Friday in an elaborate investiture ceremony in Montgomery.  Roy Moore returns to once again be the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court…….and once again Roy Moore … Continued
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January 14, 2013

Dr. Dobson Endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s best known living jurist collected another national endorsement on Monday when influential Christian author and talk radio host Dr. James Dobson endorsed former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s quest to be the next Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Dr. Dobson stated, “It is with confidence and … Continued
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October 30, 2012