Alabama Mayors Push for Stronger Aniah's Law

0:00It's April 29th. You're listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Mayors from Alabama's 10 biggest cities are teaming up for a news conference tomorrow morning among Gummery. They're pushing hard to strengthen a NIA's law through a constitutional amendment on the ballot. The original law, passed back in 2022, lets judges deny bail to people already out on bond for certain serious violent crimes. It's named after a NIA blanchard, a young woman tragically killed by someone who'd skipped bail before. These city leaders, including folks from Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile, want voters to approve the update. They say it'll make communities safer by closing loopholes in the justice system. The amendment would add more crimes to the Nobel list, like specific weapons offenses and conspiracy to commit murder. If it passes, judges get broader power to keep dangerous folks off the streets. The presser kicks off at 10.30 a.m., Wednesday, streaming live online, right before the

1:00May 19th primary, where Alabama voters will have the final say.