Republican lawmakers push state control over Democratic cities

By: Anna Claire Vollers

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 1,967

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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In late March, a handful of Black faith leaders gathered on the steps of the Alabama State House to protest a bill that could allow the state to seize control of the police force in the capital of Montgomery.

Supporters of the Republican-sponsored proposal cast it as a response to Montgomery’s police officer shortage and public concern over unchecked crime.

Opponents called it a power grab aimed at a Democratic-led, majority-Black city, pushed by Montgomery’s …

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