GOP lawmakers now back Glock switch ban after mass shooting at Birmingham Hush lounge

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September 25, 2024

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GOP lawmakers now back Glock switch ban after mass shooting at Birmingham Hush lounge

Police said a weapon with a Glock switch was used in the shooting that killed four people and wounded 17 in Birmingham.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com, John Sharp | jsharp@al.com, Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com and John R. Roby | JRoby@al.com

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As Birmingham police struggle with staffing, mayor pledges more officers will patrol entertainment districts

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said the city may be as many as 400 officers short and should have about 800 officers.

By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com

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Alabama lawmakers answer questions on Haitian immigration: ‘We’re talking about human beings’

“It’s not scary that they’re here,” State Sen. Keith Kelly said. “It’s scary that there are so many unknowns.”

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Donald Trump is coming to the Alabama-Georgia game. Here’s his unusual food request

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville will be sitting in the box with Trump, as well as ALGOP Chairman John Wahl.

By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com

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Kay Ivey weighs in on deploying National Guard to Birmingham as lawmaker pushes back on Woodfin

Rep. Juandalynn Givan criticized the mayor’s grasp of the issue, saying that Alabama National Guardsmen are not civilians once activated.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Federal judge blocks enforcement of state ballot harvesting law provision targeting help for disabled voters

Those who help disabled Alabama voters fill out or submit absentee ballots can do so without threat of prosecution following a preliminary injunction.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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