Tag: sanctuary city
Birmingham protests for human rights grow in frequency, diversity and intensity
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
It’s not often that the Birmingham City Council gets a standing ovation, but it happened last week.
On Jan. 31, a...
Gov. Robert Bentley, Birmingham Council President clash over Sanctuary City resolution
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Council President Johnathan Austin was not pleased that Alabama Governor Robert Bentley dismissed the council’s support of sanctuary...
Birmingham City Council passes sanctuary city resolution
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution declaring Birmingham a sanctuary city which would protect citizens regardless...