Moore v. Judicial Inquiry Commission of the State of Alabama et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:16-cv-00388

Court:

Alabama Middle

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

W. Harold Albritton, III

  1. August 04, 2016

    Ala. Judge Dismisses State Chief Justice's Suspension Suit

    A federal judge tossed Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's challenge to a portion of the state constitution that triggered his automatic suspension while the Judicial Inquiry Commission reviews his controversial actions regarding same-sex marriage, saying Thursday that the matter doesn't warrant interfering with state-court proceedings.

  2. May 31, 2016

    Ala. Chief Justice Says His Suspension Is Unconstitutional

    Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore said that he was suspended from his position without due process while the Judicial Inquiry Commission reviews his controversial actions regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage and asked a federal judge to strike down the part of the state constitution triggering the automatic suspension.