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Judge Dismisses Tuberville Residency Suit | Birmingham News
A federal judge just shut down a lawsuit trying to block Alabama gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville from running, ruling the court lacks jurisdiction over this pre-election challenge. The plaintiffs used a quo warranto action — typically reserved for sitting officials — which the judge deemed inappropriate since Tuberville hasn’t yet taken office. She emphasized that such eligibility disputes are better left to higher courts, and noted the Alabama Republican Party already vetted his residency during certification. While this specific legal path is closed, the judge left open the…
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