7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) has proposed the Deport Illegal Voters Act, which seeks to expedite the deportation of non-citizens convicted of voting illegally by classifying such acts as aggravated felonies under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Strong emphasized the importance of protecting election integrity by ensuring that only American citizens participate in elections. This comes amid heightened attention in Alabama, where Secretary of State Wes Allen’s efforts to remove non-citizens from voter rolls were temporarily blocked by a federal judge, and follows a DOJ case charging a Guatemalan national in Alabama for voter fraud.
6. Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Shomari Figures in Alabama’s Second Congressional District race, Obama suggested he supports Figures over his commitment to improving economic and healthcare outcomes. Obama noted Figures’ experience in his administration, where he contributed to policies aimed at bettering Americans’ lives. Figures, who also served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Attorney General Merrick Garland, expressed gratitude for Obama’s support and inspiration. The newly drawn district was drawn for a black Democrat to win and Obama fliers hitting their mailbox could be a big deal
5. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized the Kamala Harris campaign for its derogatory remarks toward Trump supporters, highlighting that women who back Trump are “strong and patriotic Americans” committed to preserving the American Dream for future generations. She called out comments from Harris and her allies, including Mark Cuban, as emblematic of how Democrat elites demean those with differing views, suggesting they are out of touch with the everyday struggles of American families. Britt expressed confidence that these attacks would ultimately backfire on Democrats, as Americans are tired of being looked down upon by the elite.
4. A survey by the Marshall Project found that a majority of inmates in Alabama, including those ineligible to vote, support former President Donald Trump, with 53% indicating they would vote for him, though this dropped to 48% when Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee, but 30% of black inmates said they would vote for Trump. Opinions on Harris were divided, with an equal 34% viewing her favorably and unfavorably, while a significant portion of respondents expressed no opinion. The survey, conducted via prison-provided tablets, highlighted varying voter eligibility among inmates, with 38% being ineligible and 33% having absentee voting rights.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.
