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Alabama's Secretary of State Wes Allen speaks during the inauguration ceremony on the steps of the Alabama State Capital Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Alabama Republicans propose escalating GOP’s anti-immigrant platform

Last month, Alabama state Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) introduced a bill that would intensify the Republican Party’s already aggressive anti-immigrant agenda.

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Alabama Alabama GOP operative arrested for alleged sexual torture and murder By Richard Eberwein – 3/11/24

Republican operative Kyle Hayden Lewter was arrested last Thursday by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after another man’s body was found in Harvest, Ala. The 36-year-old Lewter was charged ...

Alabama Top 5 embarrassing Republican stories from February By Richard Eberwein – 3/06/24

From the fallout of an Oklahoma state senator's homophobic remarks to a rant against seat belt sensors, here are the top five most embarrassing moments from Republicans in February.

Alabama Alabama lawmakers move to protect IVF in wake of national pressure By Richard Eberwein – 3/01/24

On Thursday, lawmakers in both chambers of Alabama’s state legislature passed bills to protect in-vitro fertilization (IVF) after a controversial ruling by the state’s Supreme Court made clinics halt the service under fear of prosecution.

Alabama DNC launches billboard campaign in Midwest slamming Trump for IVF chaos By Richard Eberwein – 2/27/24

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a billboard campaign criticizing former President Donald Trump’s efforts to limit reproductive rights after the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision to effectively limit access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state.

Abortion Lawsuit challenges Alabama threats to criminalize out-of-state abortion aid By SHANTEYA HUDSON Alabama News Service – 9/06/23

A lawsuit has been filed against the Alabama Attorney General over what plaintiffs call “threats to criminalize” those who aid individuals who go out-of-state to get an abortion. Jenice ...

Alabama Top five embarrassing Republican stories from July By Richard Eberwein – 8/01/23

From Ron DeSantis’ campaign tailspin to an Ohio State Representative’s drunken disorderly conduct, here are our top five most embarrassing Republican stories from July.

Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville struggles to denounce white nationalists By Richard Eberwein – 7/11/23

During an exchange with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins Monday evening, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) argued that white nationalists being racist is an opinion. He continued to push that opinion until midday Tuesday.

Alabama Supreme Court strikes down Alabama’s congressional maps By SHANTEYA HUDSON Alabama News Service – 6/09/23

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower-court ruling on a 5-to-4 vote Thursday, deciding Alabama’s 2022 congressional maps violated the Voting Rights Act. The decision safeguards Section 2 of ...

Alabama Civic groups unite to fight against voter suppression tactics in the South By SHANTEYA HUDSON Alabama News Service – 5/25/23

Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for Voter Engagement (SOLVE), and Groundwork ...

Alabama Justices mull latest challenge to landmark voting rights law By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press – 10/04/22

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared open Tuesday to making it harder to create majority Black electoral districts, in an Alabama case that could have ...

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