Tag: BACK THE BLUE

Ivey signs ‘Back the Blue’ police immunity bill into law

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the “Back the Blue” police immunity bill into law.

State Rep. Givan seeks to create registry of those convicted of offenses against police — 'This bill, to me, is a no-brainer'

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) recently filed legislation requiring the attorney general to create, maintain, and publish a police abuse registry of persons convicted of using or threatening to use force against a law enforcement officer.

House passes several public safety bills after hours of Democratic protest

Despite hours of democratic protests, the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed several bills aimed at bolstering public safety, most from the Gov. Kay Ivey-backed Safe Alabama Package.