The Property = Statues. Who pays to remove them?

Monday: Birmingham Alabama removed confederate statues.

Tuesday: Alabama Attorney General sues Birmingham for removing the confederate statues.

What remedy does the Alabama Attorney General want from Birmingham for the alleged violation of the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act?

• $25,000 fine

Does this sound like deja vu? Yes, a similar statue fight went to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2017.

The Mayor said the fine is cheaper than the ongoing risks to the city from the demonstrations. A group of pastors has raised $60,000 to pay the fine.

CourtHouse News Service | Alabama AG Sues Birmingham for Removing Rebel Monument

NPR | Confederate Monument Being Removed After Birmingham Mayor Vows To ‘Finish The Job’