White Leaders in Alabama Town Are Blocking Black Mayor From Office

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
  • White leaders in this small Alabama town are preventing their lawfully elected Black mayor from taking office. Sophie discusses the mayor’s court case against the white leaders.
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  • @Annoyed-Dragon
    @Annoyed-Dragon 19 днів тому +838

    This is actually been going on for a couple years now. He was elected a while ago. The entire situation is shameful

    • @buriedbits6027
      @buriedbits6027 19 днів тому +21

      What? A couple of years?

    • @Annoyed-Dragon
      @Annoyed-Dragon 19 днів тому

      @@buriedbits6027 Yes, he won the election in 2020. He's been fighting this in the courts for a few years

    • @rebekahcuriel-alessi2239
      @rebekahcuriel-alessi2239 19 днів тому +20

      ​@@buriedbits6027 yep.

    • @nchnch5791
      @nchnch5791 19 днів тому +12

      @@buriedbits6027more than a couple

    • @lonewolfrcs1331
      @lonewolfrcs1331 19 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/_2gm8Lk_Ocw/v-deo.htmlsi=boHKVk99_kYrC-yk Months after she was elected, this mayor can't get access to the village office so the same thing happening to a white female mayor is it racist to

  • @southendbos
    @southendbos 19 днів тому +1213

    I can see that Alabama is still disgracing themselves 60 years later.

    • @alexiswinter6948
      @alexiswinter6948 19 днів тому +87

      160 years. 1864-2024.

    • @cynthiashaw45
      @cynthiashaw45 19 днів тому +74

      They elect Tommy Tuberville…..they are petty

    • @RickyLafleur10
      @RickyLafleur10 19 днів тому +3

      They are defending their race and should be applauded for it

    • @michaelbean2478
      @michaelbean2478 19 днів тому

      Disgracing themselves forever...if Jesus walked into their town unannounced...would they crucify the little Jewish stranger as a danger to their lily whiteness?

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому +101

      @@RickyLafleur10 - "Race" is a specious concept without any basis in science. Its only purpose is to make one group feel superior to others and you fell for it. And what about the decades of the town's spitting on the Voting Rights Act - you support that undemocratic move, too?

  • @TheAlphacad
    @TheAlphacad 14 днів тому +132

    Because they're being allowed to , that's why. Arrest and jail the previous mayor immediately. This has been going on far too long!

    • @victorflint7534
      @victorflint7534 10 днів тому

      Literally. If a black mayor did this to a white guy in Alabama he would've BEEN in jail

  • @jmorrison44601
    @jmorrison44601 15 днів тому +99

    This would be a direct violation of the oath they swore to uphold, Arrest them

  • @lisagardner5157
    @lisagardner5157 19 днів тому +646

    Awful state. Rascists ⚠️

    • @RJ420NL
      @RJ420NL 19 днів тому

      Making broad assumptions about people based on any single detail is bigotry. Claiming everyone from a particular place has a given characteristic is the same as being a racist, a sexist and every other type of bigot. You are being the very type of person you seem to dislike. The best way to reduce them amount of bigotry in the world is to stop being a bigot. Pluck the mote from your eye.

    • @lonewolfrcs1331
      @lonewolfrcs1331 19 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/_2gm8Lk_Ocw/v-deo.htmlsi=boHKVk99_kYrC-yk Months after she was elected, this mayor can't get access to the village office so the same thing happening to a white female mayor is it racist to

    • @klingonsexy
      @klingonsexy 19 днів тому

      Misogynists as well.

    • @southendbos
      @southendbos 19 днів тому +35

      And one of the dumbest. I think they hold the #50 spot, no?

    • @ryanreedgibson
      @ryanreedgibson 19 днів тому +39

      Well they need to get the fuck over themselves. Biden needs to send in the feds.

  • @jacquirimown3886
    @jacquirimown3886 19 днів тому +668

    Deplorable, federal DOJ needs to step in immediately! Do Better America!

    • @hwhack
      @hwhack 18 днів тому

      The DOJ is too incompetent to do anything. Garland is useless.

    • @angies.7689
      @angies.7689 18 днів тому +8

      Perhaps in Alabama they consider this is a matter of ‘states rights’?

    • @klowen7778
      @klowen7778 16 днів тому +11

      @@angies.7689 Lol... sounds likely! BTW, Alabama was the last state to still fight tooth & nail for 'states rights', as late as the 1920's when it was discovered that a county in W. AL still had 'slaves'... and nobody ever questioned it.

    • @rochellestarr9538
      @rochellestarr9538 16 днів тому

      DEPLORABLE MAGA KLAN!!!!!!!!!!

    • @williamstrange6788
      @williamstrange6788 15 днів тому

      @@angies.7689 There is no states rights that prevents the lawful democratic election from happening and trying to make it so that the black residents have no say in what goes on in their city. That breaks so many federal laws that I lost count, that city is part of a state which in turn is part of the US and has to follow the laws of this country no matter what they might think of them.

  • @wanajday
    @wanajday 15 днів тому +218

    The Federal judge denying the motion is deplorable.

    • @tatkkyo9911
      @tatkkyo9911 13 днів тому +28

      Should be kicked off the bench

    • @jameslifetimelearner
      @jameslifetimelearner 12 днів тому +10

      Fifth Circuit?

    • @ent1311
      @ent1311 12 днів тому +6

      Either way in November he will succeed according to the judge who denied the motion in the first place.

    • @darkgardenrecords9264
      @darkgardenrecords9264 11 днів тому +5

      And usual

    • @popermen694
      @popermen694 11 днів тому +4

      He denied it out of a technicality. The motion that the plaintiff put forth legally requires urgency. The problem is that he waited a year into the term to do it. So by default, by definition, there wasn’t urgency to the request.
      So the judge had to deny the claim. But he did state that they would likely win when the trial starts.

  • @philswaim392
    @philswaim392 13 днів тому +75

    How is it not urgent that the rightful lawful government be allowed to operate?

    • @dave-kt7sj
      @dave-kt7sj 12 днів тому

      Republicans don't like government and it's their job to see to it that government does not function.

    • @rickjames553
      @rickjames553 4 дні тому +1

      Urgent would likely mean an active threat to life, liberty, or property. It sounds really messed up, but I actually think the judge was right in saying if you cant show that the injunction will prevent actions against those things, then its not right to make any moves until everyone has their day in court. But at least the judge preliminarily agrees that they will likely easily win in court. Sounds like a typical good ole boy system finally getting uprooted.

  • @buriedbits6027
    @buriedbits6027 19 днів тому +546

    What? This is illegal and they should be jailed after being put on trial first, of course.

    • @epincion
      @epincion 19 днів тому +32

      It’s AL, right now the AL state legislature is in open rebellion against the US Supreme Court which ruled that the districting map for US Congress to be used in Nov is illegal.
      In fact SCOTUS ruled against this map being used in the 2022 mid terms but the AL legislature used it anyway arguing in June 2022 that it was too late to change for the Nov 2022 elections and the SC gave them a bye provided the illegal districting map was revised for the 2024 elections. Since then the AL State legislature has done zilch and is now again saying ‘it’s too late to change’.
      In the background is the fact number of southern states have got together and are launching an action in federal court claiming that the federal courts and federal DOJ have no right to interfere in how states do districting maps.

    • @douglasrasmussen480
      @douglasrasmussen480 19 днів тому +30

      How many of these "leaders" will be voting for Trump?

    • @thelakeman5207
      @thelakeman5207 19 днів тому +35

      Hey, look what Trump did and he's still not in jail! This encourages them even more.

    • @chrisoneill3999
      @chrisoneill3999 19 днів тому

      It's not illegal if _Republicans_ do it.

    • @ingiford175
      @ingiford175 19 днів тому +19

      @@epincion and SCOTUS said its ok for them to use it even though it is unconstitutional...

  • @Arisaem
    @Arisaem 19 днів тому +760

    Arrest them without bail.

    • @GrayHand-jz6ie
      @GrayHand-jz6ie 17 днів тому

      The judges are on the white bigot's sides.

    • @HawksDiesel
      @HawksDiesel 17 днів тому +10

      Who will arrest them exactly if the sheriff/police are on stokes side?>?>

    • @cycleoflife7331
      @cycleoflife7331 17 днів тому +25

      US Marshals

    • @youtubesucks1499
      @youtubesucks1499 16 днів тому

      Arrest them for what exactly?
      The Democrats are trying to keep Trump off the ballot

    • @KingPossum
      @KingPossum 16 днів тому +6

      they must be allowed bail as the constitution requires bail be made unless one is such a danger to the people they would harm more people, this type of stuff wouldn't fall under them not being allowed bail. excessive fines and bail is unconstitutional.
      just because those people violate the law doesn't mean we violate the law, unless there is a clause in the law like where we have the right to overthrow a corrupt government and establish a new government but we still allow them bail.

  • @nutcrackernoonan3637
    @nutcrackernoonan3637 14 днів тому +89

    I mean are we really surprised by anything racist happening in Alabama?

    • @willhorton-vb2fs
      @willhorton-vb2fs 10 днів тому +8

      😂😂 I think you said it best. Like for real at this point no one should be surprised about the Alabama the Evil. I live here and it's horrific.

    • @SolomonKane71
      @SolomonKane71 9 днів тому

      Welcome to the RepubliKKKlan state, where "if it ain't white it ain't right"

    • @ws8080
      @ws8080 8 днів тому +2

      We SHOULD be surprised and be upset, but your point is not only valid but sad.

    • @characters7568
      @characters7568 5 днів тому +2

      You mean in Amerikkka?

    • @678rwhp
      @678rwhp 4 дні тому

      I mean the same thing nearly happened at our national Capitol. So it's not just alabama.

  • @skrudrvr
    @skrudrvr 18 днів тому +52

    Put them in prison

  • @babesimmons4017
    @babesimmons4017 19 днів тому +207

    Horrifying yet so Alabama

    • @odettetenney409
      @odettetenney409 19 днів тому +21

      DAMN DISGUSTING SOUTHERN STATE.....GET THE DOJ ON THIS ASAP....🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

    • @Chulitatr
      @Chulitatr 19 днів тому +3

      They think they're supreme.

    • @babesimmons4017
      @babesimmons4017 19 днів тому +8

      @@Chulitatr Hard to be Supreme when you have one of the most people on Welfare in Alabama and at the bottom for Educated. Megabillies.

  • @JoJo-fy5qo
    @JoJo-fy5qo 19 днів тому +489

    Blacks in the whole state of Alabama need to vote. Jim Crow is very much alive in the south.

    • @lonewolfrcs1331
      @lonewolfrcs1331 19 днів тому

      ua-cam.com/video/_2gm8Lk_Ocw/v-deo.htmlsi=boHKVk99_kYrC-yk Months after she was elected, this mayor can't get access to the village office so the same thing happening to a white female mayor is it racist to

    • @calm1047
      @calm1047 18 днів тому +15

      I'm a black man in Illinois, and unfortunately, some black people are going to vote for people like this!

    • @MoscowTrumpTheFentanylKiller
      @MoscowTrumpTheFentanylKiller 18 днів тому +1

      Every MAGA I have met is racist. They, their cult leader politicians, social media such as X, LIES Social, cable such as Fox Lies, NewsMaxLies, etc have independents and many Dems fooled into thinking the USA isn't racist. Even schools renamed after George Floyd are starting to be renamed back to honor confederate scum & insult students (the original purpose of the names) against the wishes of most the students who aren't racist like the MINORITY that are forcing this on the school board.

    • @mlt177
      @mlt177 18 днів тому +7

      @@calm1047that’s so sad to hear. I wish they could see that they are being lied to. I hope they might change their minds as things get more exposed and brought out in the open for everyone to hear and see firsthand.

    • @shirleyandrews1152
      @shirleyandrews1152 17 днів тому

      Yep, it never died, but tRumpism has made them feel they can OPENLY do this.💙🇺🇸vote

  • @tm502010
    @tm502010 17 днів тому +25

    And there it is… Raw *RACISM!*

  • @Michaelkaydee
    @Michaelkaydee 14 днів тому +47

    How is this happening in this day and age without consequences?

    • @mikek0135
      @mikek0135 7 днів тому +3

      Because of who you vote into office.

    • @thighble69
      @thighble69 6 днів тому

      @@mikek0135that’s honestly ironic considering this situation

  • @cherylcardran1776
    @cherylcardran1776 19 днів тому +247

    This is absolutely disgusting!

  • @bornajesusfreak
    @bornajesusfreak 19 днів тому +462

    Evangelicals?? Yeah, right! Backwards Alabama is out of control! SMH

    • @MoscowTrumpTheFentanylKiller
      @MoscowTrumpTheFentanylKiller 18 днів тому +1

      Evangelicals is about right. Religions always use their god to justify killing, enslaving (e.g. old testament, southern states), stealing from the territory of (e.g. Indians) and destroying others. One of the things all Religious Groups have in common is the bad place THEY WILL ALL GO AT DEATH by the word of their own tome, that they say all OTHER people will go.

    • @s.z.6200
      @s.z.6200 18 днів тому

      They voted in that weirdo creepy lady that gave the State of the Union rebuttal.

    • @dallasgraf6442
      @dallasgraf6442 18 днів тому

      You know those "good" "Christian" values of slavery genocide and bigotry the USA was founded on

    • @shirleyandrews1152
      @shirleyandrews1152 17 днів тому +7

      The South just can’t join the 19th century 😂🤣

    • @stephanieyee9784
      @stephanieyee9784 17 днів тому

      The so-called "Christians" strike again.

  • @williamcole5701
    @williamcole5701 14 днів тому +29

    How has the outgoing mayor and town council not been arrested?

    • @impishsongster333
      @impishsongster333 12 днів тому +11

      Probably because Boss Hogg, is the Sheriff there. It is Alabama afterall.

  • @stephenconsalvo
    @stephenconsalvo 18 днів тому +26

    How has this not been taken care of by now?!

  • @democracylives8448
    @democracylives8448 19 днів тому +197

    Sounds like a matter for the FBI/DOJ

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому +10

      An the Alabama State Guard and National Guard if needed.

    • @armyboy0579
      @armyboy0579 17 днів тому

      More like the US Army's job to liberate this Rogue Terrorist Town on American soil.

    • @jishani1
      @jishani1 15 днів тому

      Sounds like a matter for FJB

    • @ninacarmen8433
      @ninacarmen8433 12 днів тому +2

      @@jishani1 Original. Your handlers had to come up with that for you 😂. "free thinker" lol

    • @darkgardenrecords9264
      @darkgardenrecords9264 11 днів тому

      Garland is a wuss

  • @CharlieFreeman-xw6fl
    @CharlieFreeman-xw6fl 19 днів тому +194

    Unacceptable! The DOJ needs to hold them accountable!

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому +1

      Yea right. It’s been yrs. The damage is done.

    • @kwyjibo33
      @kwyjibo33 11 днів тому

      The DOJ won't even hold themselves accountable, they can't be trusted to do the right thing anymore. They are majority fascist now.

  • @andrewhazlewood4569
    @andrewhazlewood4569 18 днів тому +45

    How does the US even think it is a democracy

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому +6

      The US isn’t even thinking about this. That’s how much they care about your Democracy.

    • @Bynchillyn247
      @Bynchillyn247 13 днів тому +5

      Its a Republic, not a democracy.

    • @stannetaprospere4301
      @stannetaprospere4301 12 днів тому +14

      ​@@Bynchillyn247no dude, you have a representative democracy.

    • @deandage2703
      @deandage2703 12 днів тому

      What part of a republic makes democratic processes impossible? ​@@Bynchillyn247

    • @GoonyMclinux
      @GoonyMclinux 11 днів тому

      No it's not, its a constitutional Republic by design, its even in the founding documents as so, although its a form of democracy the design of the constitution was avoided from being what you are pretending it is for a reason. ​@@stannetaprospere4301

  • @HarleyYaya20
    @HarleyYaya20 17 днів тому +12

    Why is THIS not all over the news channels?! This makes me angry! 😡😡😡

    • @doomedbringer
      @doomedbringer 13 днів тому

      Because it’s sadly about black people. The news in the US… doesn’t care

    • @dannywhipple358
      @dannywhipple358 3 дні тому

      This need to go to the Supreme Court where they can make it legal

  • @maggiemurdoch5698
    @maggiemurdoch5698 19 днів тому +287

    This is 2024 right? This is still America right? How have they been able to get away with this for so long? Am I missing something?

    • @Essex121514
      @Essex121514 19 днів тому +33

      I don't think s... Oh yeah... It's "The South". You forgot to add that to your equation. Now with that piece, put it all together. What do you get?

    • @rodb4923
      @rodb4923 19 днів тому +1

      Yes you are missing it probably because you are young. I'm in my mid 80's and have watched since WW 2 while the GOP worked to get certain people elected to fill ever greater power positions. The democrats neglected to or weren't smart enough to see what was happening. GOP wants a dictator and some parts of our country want control of education (books and what is taught) and on and on. I think Jan 6 just brought all this need for total control to light. Wake up America . THE GOP wants another Hitler. We must vote BLUE all the way to get rid of the putin ,Hitler and Trump dictators and the rest of the criminals this election. It took them a long time to get this much control and they will never give up.

    • @alexiswinter6948
      @alexiswinter6948 19 днів тому +40

      The mayor's mistake was not calling for backup. My first call would have been to Al Sharpton and my second call would have been to the national press corps.

    • @geraldfer
      @geraldfer 19 днів тому +8

      Complexion Is The Misdirection Without Ever The Confession!!

    • @gwillis01
      @gwillis01 19 днів тому +36

      The part you are missing is the mindset of local law enforcement. A law does not mean anything if it is not enforced.
      My state governor passed a law against assault rifles. The mayor of my town said he would tell the local police force to NOT LIFT A FINGER to enforce the law.
      The mayor told the police force to totally ignore the law.

  • @christinakrueger5545
    @christinakrueger5545 19 днів тому +138

    For someone like me from another democratic country, this story sounds like something out of a bad Hollywood movie - completely hair-raising and unreal. It sounds like the civil war has only just ended.

    • @alexiswinter6948
      @alexiswinter6948 19 днів тому +6

      Bad that it would be so darn frustrating to watch. The story would make a very interesting movie.

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому

      @christinakrueger5545 - To the "white nationalists" types, the Civil War _HAS_ just ended.

    • @bobsbuurgers3714
      @bobsbuurgers3714 19 днів тому +1

      For certain southern "red" states it never did end... anyone flying the rebel flag is a terrorist.
      Semper Fidelis

    • @Play_fare
      @Play_fare 19 днів тому +11

      Not that the civil war just ended - but the loser actually won.

    • @cartoonraccoon2078
      @cartoonraccoon2078 19 днів тому +13

      Yeah, we have a lot of that "this looks like a bad movie" going on around here.

  • @zakjackson2610
    @zakjackson2610 11 днів тому +10

    It’s 2024, y’all. Just let that sink in. 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @LetFreedomRing-tg1bf
      @LetFreedomRing-tg1bf 6 днів тому

      Couldn't stand living there. The elites are getting all of the tax breaks. Bigotry! You can't fix idiots. It is sinking state, according to geological maps. Maybe it needs to be washed away.

  • @xamislimelight8965
    @xamislimelight8965 8 днів тому +2

    Giving the south a 2nd chance after the civil war was the dumbest thing we've ever done.

  • @jeaniewilliams3274
    @jeaniewilliams3274 19 днів тому +142

    Shades of George Wallace

    • @zacgvids
      @zacgvids 19 днів тому +2

      remember how he ended up!!!!

    • @centredoorplugsthornton4112
      @centredoorplugsthornton4112 19 днів тому

      Lots more than George Wallace at play then and now. The bunch running Alabama today make Wallace look like a civil rights progressive.

    • @armyboy0579
      @armyboy0579 17 днів тому +2

      Better Send In The Goddamn US Army

  • @chadsoltys4127
    @chadsoltys4127 19 днів тому +150

    I heard this story nearly a year ago, this is NOT new news and it's disgusting that NOTHING has been done about this. Those politicians should be charged and jailed.

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому

      Exactly. This news is way old. They spend all their time and energy investigating and prosecuting ‘rappers’ and one dumb @ss Karen yet news like this fades to the archives.

    • @Chrissimpson-oo4qx
      @Chrissimpson-oo4qx 14 днів тому +1

      What the lady fail to report that it's only a town in name only the reason these people are still leading the town is because they're the only people putting money into the town because there is no City Hall there is no bank account they do not collect taxes so the self-appointed leaders even though it doesn't sound bad they are the only ones put the money in the town because there's no business it's only designated as a town so that the citizens don't have to pay county taxes. If they are businesses as I said the town collects no tax if they collect no money again the only money that is going in there from the leaders is what the leaders are putting into it. That's why there ain't no real election there.
      Your Best shot how many towns are only towns in name only all over the US and it's like that there is no election because it's the same people for so long they don't see the point in having an election so when you demand unless they don't have no system in place to do an election and again they don't collect no tax money so they have no incentive to put their own personal money into election they may lose. so then if you want an election you have to get to State to fund an election in those towns. And there's a red they have decided to take it to the courts or to some government agency that description to be in the town.

    • @user-mg3kd6sp7n
      @user-mg3kd6sp7n 14 днів тому

      If the republicans keep on getting elected it’s NEVER going to get better for Blacks who are just as good as anybody. I’m white and I stand behind them 100%

    • @porthosduvallon5301
      @porthosduvallon5301 14 днів тому

      @@Chrissimpson-oo4qxyour claims are proven false by the court filings and evidence

    • @mattberg825
      @mattberg825 13 днів тому

      ​@@Chrissimpson-oo4qxso

  • @tctcllc6949
    @tctcllc6949 18 днів тому +9

    This case just blows my mind. I’m so grateful to learn about this. I never would have known about this if it weren’t for Democracy Docket.

  • @irenepowell9194
    @irenepowell9194 17 днів тому +10

    Not understanding why they let these people get away with this crap😡😡😡

  • @Swodie_Jeetin
    @Swodie_Jeetin 19 днів тому +211

    But John Roberts said racism no longer exists in America 🤷

    • @ilovecatvideos1851
      @ilovecatvideos1851 19 днів тому

      The entire MAGA GOP denies racism and is re-writing American history.

    • @stephenludlum9746
      @stephenludlum9746 19 днів тому

      John Roberts is a racist bigot.

    • @debc2237
      @debc2237 19 днів тому +21

      I don't believe much of what he says.

    • @alicegilbert4186
      @alicegilbert4186 18 днів тому +21

      He's full of crap.

    • @aflairforthedramatics
      @aflairforthedramatics 18 днів тому +20

      They also said Alabama could keep their racist maps in 2022 because it was too late to change after they ruled they were racists, they still haven’t changed them for 2024!

  • @Thelegendofme
    @Thelegendofme 19 днів тому +95

    I believe this is where sending in the national guard to regulate this town is appropriate, if the police obviously won't do their job. This is the breakdown of democracy on a town level. The democratic process must be upheld.

    • @paigevanpelt1967
      @paigevanpelt1967 19 днів тому +8

      The Alabama National Guard?! Maybe not.

    • @mavigogun
      @mavigogun 19 днів тому +9

      Kay Ivey, the Governor, is a proud racist.

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому +15

      @@mavigogun - Racist or not, she still has to uphold the law. And by the way, with all the right-wing complaints about President Biden's age, I notice they have no problem with hers.

    • @michaeltillotson3711
      @michaeltillotson3711 18 днів тому +1

      The town council and outgoing mayor were stopped to follow the law too. We can see how that turned out versus their racism​@MossyMozart

    • @katieking8830
      @katieking8830 18 днів тому

      Police are all in on it!

  • @rubyclark7595
    @rubyclark7595 16 днів тому +8

    FEAR will make you do Anything especially knowing that you lost long ago.💙💙💙

  • @bryanmurphy9051
    @bryanmurphy9051 13 днів тому +9

    That's treason and needs to be treated as such.

  • @user-tz4in5ox3r
    @user-tz4in5ox3r 19 днів тому +324

    Disgraceful

    • @cartoonraccoon2078
      @cartoonraccoon2078 19 днів тому +6

      It should be. Sickeningly, as seen in these comments, it makes some people proud to be this backwards.

    • @jonesy4588
      @jonesy4588 15 днів тому

      says you

    • @johnsteel5347
      @johnsteel5347 14 днів тому +2

      ​@@jonesy4588says anyone that respects the constitution

    • @MichaelHobbs94
      @MichaelHobbs94 13 днів тому

      Newbern DONT represent the ENTIRE state YOU people need to learn more about Alabama than just one Little Crooked Towns leaders

    • @johnsteel5347
      @johnsteel5347 13 днів тому +2

      @@MichaelHobbs94 Statistics don't lie

  • @juliedahl1892
    @juliedahl1892 19 днів тому +212

    I’m white & this pisses me off. No certain race should control or own our votes. The people spoke. This man deserves his job😡😡😡 This sounds like segregation to me….

    • @stephenwedderburn9307
      @stephenwedderburn9307 16 днів тому

      It's really sad that there's still people in this day and age still clinging to their bigoted attitudes. These people are in the minority and are using gerrymandering and other despicable methods to keep themselves in power and unfortunately there's far too many judges willing to forgo the law and put their bigoted beliefs above it to keep this minorityin power. When will people realise that skin colour is only a pigment and has nothing to do with stature or intelligence. Thank goodness there decent people like yourself who fight against bigotry and discrimination.

    • @StevoDesign
      @StevoDesign 16 днів тому +9

      I mean... Did the people speak? He ran unopposed and he appointed the council because nobody ran. Sounds to me like the citizens are too used to not voting. And the leadership is too used to having way too much power.

    • @Jimbo-et5jb
      @Jimbo-et5jb 15 днів тому

      The feds will step in. President Biden will get word sooner or later but he’s kinda busy at the moment.

    • @jonesy4588
      @jonesy4588 15 днів тому

      what man

    • @jimdoe3288
      @jimdoe3288 15 днів тому

      Well here in Portland we have money going to just minorty people. What is that called ?

  • @mariecole196
    @mariecole196 14 днів тому +6

    They should be put on trial publicly on all channels where is the department of Justice Outrageous

  • @renacimientodelsol5620
    @renacimientodelsol5620 18 днів тому +7

    They MUST be held accountable and placed in Jail. This is a democracy.

  • @ronaldelliott4373
    @ronaldelliott4373 19 днів тому +56

    Where the F*ck is the Civil Rights Division of The U.S. Department of Justice? (And where have they been for 50 yrs?) As someone whose family is from Alabama, nothing surprises me about that State. Pathetic

    • @lebojay
      @lebojay 13 днів тому +2

      I don’t know the answer to your question, but my guess is 1) they’re busy, mostly because 2) Republicans and their voters refuse to properly fund and support them.

    • @ronaldelliott4373
      @ronaldelliott4373 13 днів тому

      @@lebojay yep 👈

  • @khrfx4715
    @khrfx4715 19 днів тому +56

    Now that is one very corrupt federal judge. No urgency. Give me a break.

  • @jeffmoore7828
    @jeffmoore7828 17 днів тому +6

    I've never heard this story. Stories like this should be shared and made known to all. Thank you UA-cam!

  • @Colorcrayons
    @Colorcrayons 13 днів тому +8

    How the fuck has this been allowed to continue by the federal government?

  • @StopWhining491
    @StopWhining491 19 днів тому +81

    Typical Alabamy, I'd say.

  • @TOPDadAlpha
    @TOPDadAlpha 19 днів тому +121

    Disgusting. Get the courts involved and arrest ANYONE who denies his elected responsibility.

    • @BironelStudiosPress
      @BironelStudiosPress 15 днів тому

      The courts will do nothing but run out the clock so this lawsuit has no merit.

    • @user-vq7iz5bf5q
      @user-vq7iz5bf5q 15 днів тому +1

      They did get the Court involved. No one was arrested.

  • @brianj.841
    @brianj.841 16 днів тому +3

    ....and President Bush allowed this to continue. Words fail to express my outrage.

  • @daebi37
    @daebi37 13 днів тому +2

    Court filings say that he does not live in the city limits and thus can not be the Mayor. Curious to see how this goes.

  • @mommy4b4
    @mommy4b4 19 днів тому +148

    Shocking !! wtf ????
    #VoteBlueAlabama
    #PatrickBraxton
    #VoteBlueAmerica
    🇺🇸 🏳️‍🌈💪✌️ 💙💙💙💙
    #FieldTeam6
    #BlueVoterGuide
    #ProPublica
    #Project2025

    • @frankd.506
      @frankd.506 19 днів тому +5

      They had a good Democrat as governor years ago in Don Siegelman and Karl Rove and his cronies removed him, interesting story if you're interested.

    • @user-xs4kj7ou6h
      @user-xs4kj7ou6h 19 днів тому

      Hardly shocking, speaking as an old Southern white male. This is exactly what you get when you dismantle the Voting Rights Act. Vote Blue ya'll.

    • @Chulitatr
      @Chulitatr 19 днів тому +2

      They think they're supreme.

    • @jusletursoulglobaby
      @jusletursoulglobaby 16 днів тому

      Prejudice like this is not relegated to one party. I've met MANY ppl who happily tell you how they voted Obama in one breath then proceed to: follow you in a store, comment on how well spoke you are, and assume you were born in the projects to a crack addicted sex worker.

    • @jishani1
      @jishani1 15 днів тому +1

      #VoteBlueIfYoureAPedo

  • @gregohare2406
    @gregohare2406 19 днів тому +52

    Judge: “. . . Plaintiffs have fallen short of establishing harm between now and the September 2024 trial, Plaintiffs’ Motion, (Doc. 81, is DENIED.” So denying community’s basic civil rights for over 4 years is not irreparable harm? How do people with this level of sensitivity to the basic tenants of our Constitution get a life time appointment to the Federal bench? So Eileen Cannon is one of many and not just a rare error in the confirmation process? This is what happens when people throw away their vote.

  • @doubleshottrazorsedgecanti8437
    @doubleshottrazorsedgecanti8437 18 днів тому +4

    Why isn’t this being televised everywhere on every major news channel???

  • @natashapeters4323
    @natashapeters4323 18 днів тому +3

    This is absolute madness. Thank you for reporting on this.

  • @SaberToothBicycle
    @SaberToothBicycle 19 днів тому +68

    The 'southern aristocracy' practices no other 'traditions'--than denying their constituents representative government--by any and all means necessary.

    • @Chulitatr
      @Chulitatr 19 днів тому +1

      autocracy.

    • @stephanieyee9784
      @stephanieyee9784 17 днів тому

      Southern Aristocracy? There's no such thing.

    • @davidlazerz8564
      @davidlazerz8564 17 днів тому

      @@stephanieyee9784 There absolutely is. Its usually wealthy white men and their families that run local municipalities and state governments. They are easy to spot because they drive huge trucks that have never hauled anything over 100lbs

    • @johnscanlon8467
      @johnscanlon8467 16 днів тому +1

      Kakistocracy

    • @SaberToothBicycle
      @SaberToothBicycle 8 днів тому

      @@stephanieyee9784 it's an historically significant term. Civil rights era.

  • @cindeed4422
    @cindeed4422 19 днів тому +141

    And they say racism is gone. Please!!!!!

    • @Rustea314
      @Rustea314 19 днів тому +10

      And corporations are people.

    • @jishani1
      @jishani1 15 днів тому +1

      Well.. considering the guy that got elected as mayor was black you can see how your argument falls apart.

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому +10

      @@jishani1wait … what ???!? do you ppl read before sending ? Wow

    • @jonesy4588
      @jonesy4588 15 днів тому +1

      not racism just common sense

    • @ICU1337
      @ICU1337 15 днів тому

      @@jishani1 the "guy" got elected because the town is +80% Black... If at any point since Black people were allowed to vote, this town actually held elections, it wouldve had a Black mayor long ago. You also missed the point where the white minority, disenfranchised Black people from voting through illegal policies, that the Blacks had to maneuver around to enable their voting rights.
      But go on about "YoR aRguMenT fAllS aParT 🤡"

  • @TheIslandDivision
    @TheIslandDivision 13 днів тому +4

    Hold on, 130 people call theselves a town!?!? Is that even a village? A hamlet?

  • @ER-1.1
    @ER-1.1 12 днів тому +2

    but according to a bunch of people racism is no longer a thing here in the states.

  • @ajcbng8289
    @ajcbng8289 19 днів тому +89

    This is disgusting! Please tell me these people are headed to Federal prison for hate crimes and civil rights violations.

    • @teresas8173
      @teresas8173 18 днів тому +5

      No, they’re not and yes they should be.

    • @nighthunter3039
      @nighthunter3039 14 днів тому

      ​@@teresas8173at this point the US is a failed State seeing what happend after January 6, that Trump is still walking free and everything going on in the SC and other courts

    • @Deorman
      @Deorman 13 днів тому

      THat's should be considered Treason against democracy or something.

  • @ceceliadenny3542
    @ceceliadenny3542 19 днів тому +175

    Why are we just hearing about this? This is outrageous!!! Vote Blue America, our freedom is at stake!!!💙🇺🇸💙

    • @sharontabor7718
      @sharontabor7718 19 днів тому +9

      It's been in the news. You just haven't noticed.

    • @ceceliadenny3542
      @ceceliadenny3542 19 днів тому +4

      @@sharontabor7718 honestly I don’t watch the news anymore. But I don’t remember seeing this when I did. It’s so shocking and disturbing.

    • @Jsee66
      @Jsee66 19 днів тому +4

      This HAS actually been in the news.......

    • @suzannederusha1370
      @suzannederusha1370 19 днів тому +5

      This is not new, this is an update.

    • @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr
      @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr 19 днів тому

      Trump 2024!.

  • @echo-hotel
    @echo-hotel 12 днів тому +2

    This is insane. Hope this gets more news!

  • @InfiniteLynn
    @InfiniteLynn 9 днів тому

    I heard about this a few years ago, I was wondering what happened. Justice is taking way, way too long.

  • @user-cc1iu2cd9x
    @user-cc1iu2cd9x 18 днів тому +63

    DOJ needs to get involved! This is absolutely DISGUSTING!!

  • @gwick358
    @gwick358 19 днів тому +93

    The greatest country in the world 🤮🤬

    • @odettetenney409
      @odettetenney409 19 днів тому

      NO MORE....THE RATPUBS WANT FULL CONTROL OF OUR BELOVED NATION & ALL OF OUR FREEDOMS. .READ PROJECT 2025.... IT'S HORRIFIC...🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

    • @debc2237
      @debc2237 19 днів тому +5

      Nope.

    • @CyndiConnard
      @CyndiConnard 19 днів тому +3

      Did your Crayola's melt?

    • @havable
      @havable 18 днів тому +1

      You're judging us by our worst state.

    • @Uller1967
      @Uller1967 18 днів тому +2

      With at least one backwards bigoted small town in Alabama.

  • @JeffSherlock
    @JeffSherlock 18 днів тому +7

    This is not being reported anywhere in Alabma, nor is it being reported by national news. How about telling people the truth?

  • @enochroot9438
    @enochroot9438 16 днів тому +2

    I guess the sale of white bedsheets is still going strong in Alabama

  • @LukeO870
    @LukeO870 19 днів тому +61

    Send In The National Guard Mr. President, A.G. Garland, Christopher Wray. 2 Years Now...Come On Now... Really America.

    • @stopthecrazyguy9948
      @stopthecrazyguy9948 19 днів тому

      The National Guard is under state control. The Governor of Alabama is in control. That's Alabama.

    • @jishani1
      @jishani1 15 днів тому

      Yeah, send in the military against their own citizens. That surely didn't result in a civil war the first time when the Union army invaded the south.

    • @maledwarfwarrior
      @maledwarfwarrior 10 днів тому

      ​@@jishani1The civil war began when an illegal succession movement stormed federal military bases to seize the arsenals for the express purpose of waging war. That, or when they proclaimed independence while citing the preservation of slavery as a key factor in the first paragraph. Civil wars are messy and determining a specific starting point can be difficult.

  • @markg6860
    @markg6860 19 днів тому +76

    The Feds need to be involved in this! Disgraceful!

    • @honakalim3526
      @honakalim3526 18 днів тому

      The Federal Judge said it was fine as is when he denied the injunction.

    • @Nick-kk9ei
      @Nick-kk9ei 15 днів тому

      They're too busy interfering and toppling other countries and people.

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому

      It’s been yrs. They clearly dgaf. They’ve been too busy with the guy that’s fking up the money.

  • @herecomesnanna
    @herecomesnanna 18 днів тому

    Unbelievable. I'm shocked this can happen in this day and age.

  • @armandodelafonte5630
    @armandodelafonte5630 11 днів тому +2

    Why are people surprised by this its America

  • @debracarlson5511
    @debracarlson5511 19 днів тому +45

    Keep working, don't give up! It is time to end racism. Thank you Democracy Docket! Everyone, Democracy Docket is awesome. They work endlessly for fair voting rights.

    • @RobertEmery
      @RobertEmery 19 днів тому

      Didn't you hear? SCOTUS said that racism no longer exists in America. 🤷

    • @ridge7524
      @ridge7524 19 днів тому

      Right.
      And you don't end RACISM by ignoring it and not talking about it. Thats for the misinformed so called intellectual dummies who think it so.🤦‍♂️
      Doing that inflames it. See Alabama..See history.
      You hold WS and racist accountable.PERIOD.Whether it be apartheid or in the United States.Enough is enough .Their is going to come a time where people are really going to get sick of the excuses. This country needs to Stop coddling WS. Its been this way from day one.A lie cannot stand
      💙🇺🇲🗽24

  • @psbregman5655
    @psbregman5655 18 днів тому +31

    This should be front page news across America

    • @elihubildad6677
      @elihubildad6677 День тому

      So should all the gerrymandering that's currently going on across this country to disenfranchise minority voters.

  • @cocolyndon4604
    @cocolyndon4604 14 днів тому +1

    This also happened in GA fairly recently.

  • @mindblueyez671
    @mindblueyez671 3 дні тому

    So by the time he goes to an appellant court his term will be over. That federal judge is part of the problem! Constitution for me...but not for thee? Disgusting and infuriating!!!

  • @barbarafogarty7095
    @barbarafogarty7095 19 днів тому +54

    This is terrible! Who do those people think they are? I cannot believe in this day and age that we still have things like this happen. Are these God fearing people? God teaches us to love each other!

    • @StopWhining491
      @StopWhining491 19 днів тому

      You'll be seeing a lot more of this if Dumpty regains the WH. They believe since they're white that their skin color makes up for all of their deficits.

    • @odettetenney409
      @odettetenney409 19 днів тому

      NO... THEY R CONTROL FREAKS...READ PROJECT 2025.....IT IS HORRIFIC.... WAKE UP AMERICA 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

    • @kscar363
      @kscar363 19 днів тому +6

      People, not god, teach religion and can teach however they choose. Glad your particular institution pushed tolerance instead of hatred.

    • @bluesplit2887
      @bluesplit2887 16 днів тому

      Fake christians like those in Alabama pretend to believe in god, but that's totally acting.

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann439 19 днів тому +33

    Abomination Alabama 😮I don't even think SCOTUS would disagree.

    • @davidsmith385
      @davidsmith385 19 днів тому +9

      Doubtful, they will side with Alabamastan.

    • @NexPutax
      @NexPutax 19 днів тому +2

      You dreamin?

    • @armyboy0579
      @armyboy0579 17 днів тому +4

      Uncle Clarence will beg to differ.

    • @adamcone6856
      @adamcone6856 16 днів тому

      @@armyboy0579and you complain about racism? Seems like you dems have it pretty well handled.

  • @missladyanonymity
    @missladyanonymity 5 днів тому +1

    No election since the 60s? What in the world?

  • @GeorgieGirl1028
    @GeorgieGirl1028 15 днів тому

    It’s crazy these things are happening today. smh

  • @mysticwanderer4787
    @mysticwanderer4787 19 днів тому +20

    Another "conservative" judge in action.

    • @Bynchillyn247
      @Bynchillyn247 13 днів тому

      He's a Democrat. So are the townfolks. You just assumed.

  • @kpepperl319
    @kpepperl319 19 днів тому +17

    Since 1960s... Like WTF 😒😮.

  • @catherinem1578
    @catherinem1578 17 днів тому +1

    Good luck sir and good job taking the initiative to run for mayor!

  • @michaelbates840
    @michaelbates840 13 днів тому +1

    This is insane. Is there anything I can actually do to help this.

  • @stevenj9970
    @stevenj9970 19 днів тому +35

    Welcome to the NEW 'United States of 'Merika'

    • @kpepperl319
      @kpepperl319 19 днів тому

      It's not new though... They have held an election since the 60s!!
      This is the GQP's guidebook for the rest of the country.

    • @dadnelson4008
      @dadnelson4008 19 днів тому +6

      Freedumb!!! Freedumb!!! What a bunch of bullsh#t !

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому +2

      @@dadnelson4008 - Freedom is not that. Freedom is aspirational and you cannot aspire when your ability to vote is squashed.

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому +3

      @stevenj9970 - Same as the old America that we have struggled so hard to stamp out.

    • @tomdooley8917
      @tomdooley8917 16 днів тому

      "merikkka"

  • @j.b.macadam6516
    @j.b.macadam6516 19 днів тому +25

    Overt racism is alive and well in Alabama! DOJ needs to step in!

  • @c.t.murray3632
    @c.t.murray3632 18 днів тому

    Very good information let's keep an eye on this town because it is extremely important for the whole nation. I hope that the black mayor settles quickly and is rewarded by his constituents for being so diligent.

  • @theeccentricgentleman9393
    @theeccentricgentleman9393 13 днів тому

    How has irreparable harm not been demonstrated when an administration is indefinitely held from their duties for the constituents and documents for the state have been tampered wit lh or destroyed?

  • @jankwartel1860
    @jankwartel1860 19 днів тому +28

    Wow, just wow. 😱🤢🤮

  • @daverhoden445
    @daverhoden445 19 днів тому +16

    How is this taking years to resolve?

  • @grantmobile8777
    @grantmobile8777 18 днів тому +1

    The Dubya appointed judge should have considered the harm done to the town citizens whose legal votes have been placed on hold while this injunction lawsuit plays out? It's an outrageous situation.

    • @csnide6702
      @csnide6702 18 днів тому +1

      again..... it's a RACIST REPUBLICAN Judge..... they don't care as long as they stay in power by any means necessary.

  • @wayneadams9102
    @wayneadams9102 12 днів тому +1

    130 people??? Damn.. that’s practically an unincorporated city.

  • @diannabryzicki7111
    @diannabryzicki7111 19 днів тому +17

    Unconstitutional against Braxton.

  • @bryanmitchell5728
    @bryanmitchell5728 19 днів тому +23

    How is this still going on? The Feds should be all over this.

    • @xoxxobob61
      @xoxxobob61 16 днів тому

      Go get AG GARLAND on this! Oh wait he hasn't done ANYTHING since he was Appointed!

    • @lisaw5604
      @lisaw5604 15 днів тому

      If you haven't noticed, there has a lot of horrible things that have needed to be addressed. We had an attack on the People's House. We've had our most sensitive national security documents stolen by the former admin, etc..... I have to give Garland and DOJ a little wiggle room. There's only so many prosecutors to go around. Still this is disgraceful and one would think the Govenor of Alabama and its AG would take care of this hideous violation of the constitution.

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому

      They should but they aren’t . Wonder why

  • @ocularzombie6679
    @ocularzombie6679 День тому

    Unreal. Why is this STILL happening after 60+ years, huh?

  • @fijimermaidfadeto8
    @fijimermaidfadeto8 10 днів тому

    That’s bullcrap! Keep fighting!

  • @sammy361969
    @sammy361969 19 днів тому +25

    We should suspend Alabama statehood and also the tax dollars.

    • @xoxxobob61
      @xoxxobob61 16 днів тому

      How about we stop sending Money to these "Redneck" states?

  • @user-uz6cn9dv3o
    @user-uz6cn9dv3o 19 днів тому +18

    Only in america 😡

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart 19 днів тому

      Actually, in every third world tin-pot dictatorship country, now _including_ portions of the USA.

    • @zacgvids
      @zacgvids 19 днів тому

      no - only in Merika!!! when will they be riding on horses and in their hoods? what a bunch of deplorable!!!! the fact is, that they are not ashamed of it either. in Germany people were ashamed of what the nazi's did, in the US, they embrace that crap!!! what sad days for our nation.

  • @JAllenKaiser
    @JAllenKaiser 17 днів тому +1

    This needs to be a RICO case and that judge should be added to the list of co-conspirators.

  • @blueeyeswhitedragon9839
    @blueeyeswhitedragon9839 15 днів тому

    Unbelievable that this type of activity is still occurring in the USA.

  • @paigevanpelt1967
    @paigevanpelt1967 19 днів тому +13

    Delay, delay, delay -- small town style, assisted by the judiciary.

  • @masquarra
    @masquarra 19 днів тому +17

    Where is the Federal Government? Why was this allowed for so long?!

    • @armyboy0579
      @armyboy0579 17 днів тому

      Merrick Garland is fucking useless!

    • @celeste1013
      @celeste1013 16 днів тому +3

      Because it's Alabama and they are black.

    • @MrGST360
      @MrGST360 15 днів тому +1

      One guess ..

  • @marciananton9226
    @marciananton9226 6 днів тому

    It is ridiculous how this has been going on for so long. Also how it has not been on all the major news outlets.

  • @NaturalJoy50
    @NaturalJoy50 5 днів тому

    This is sickening! Oh my goodness!