Alabama Abortion

Senate Democrats are trying a new workaround to confirm hundreds of military officers blocked by Senator Tommy Tuberville, ten months after the Alabama Republican first said he would object to the nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy.

The U.S. Senate is back in session and the controversy continues involving Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator. Republican Tommy Tuberville is continuing a blockade against military promotions. The issue is over the Pentagon’s policy to allow servicemen and women to travel to states where abortion is legal. Even Tuscaloosa area veterans are speaking out over the matter.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall argued in a court filing that the state has the authority to bring conspiracy charges against groups who help women travel out of the state for an abortion. A federal judge has scheduled a Sept. 5 hearing in the case.

Abortion is almost entirely illegal in Alabama, and abortion rights advocates are working to make sure those who help patients lawfully obtain the procedure out of state don’t face legal repercussions.

President Joe Biden's pick to serve as America's top military officer warned senators Tuesday of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and described how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare. General C.G. Brown's nomination is among more than 260 being stalled by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama

Mothers could soon be offered help in surrendering newborn babies to get a second chance at life. House Bill 473 introduces Safe Haven Baby Boxes to the state where parents can surrender their baby anonymously and safely.

Hopes have been dashed for an imminent end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Joe Biden's pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Democrats in the Alabama Legislature are seeking to repeal Alabama's abortion ban or add exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape and incest.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is asking an appellate court to allow the state to block abortions during the COVID-19 epidemic. Attorney General Steve…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge ruled that Alabama cannot ban abortions as part of the state’s response to coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Myron…