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April 20, 2025

Alabama Politics

Politics

Executions in Alabama are tied to Jim Crow: op-ed from former governor Don Siegelman

Regardless of one’s view on the death penalty, whether you are for it or not, we should all agree, the process should be moral and constitutional and not be based on racist relics like non-unanimous juries and judicial overrides.

By Don Siegelman

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Hundreds join Mobile ‘No Kings’ protest: What demonstrators want

Protesters gathered at Mardi Gras Park following a march down Government Street, with organizer Maura Mandyck emphasizing the need to turn protest into action.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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George McMillan, who nearly beat Wallace and revitalized Birmingham with music, dies at 81

Former lieutenant governor and founder of the City Stages music festival, died at age 81 on Friday.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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7 days left in 2025 Alabama legislative session: Tax cuts, immigration, police immunity still in mix

The session must end by May 19.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Supreme Court blocks deportations under 18th century law, for now

The Trump administration cited the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

By The Associated Press

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Trump push to make firing federal workers easier could affect 50,000 employees

The proposed rule, named Schedule Policy/Career, would reclassify certain workers as at-will employees.

By Patrick Darrington | pdarrington@al.com

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