Alabama House Republicans removed Representative Arnold Mooney from a closed-door caucus meeting Wednesday after he was caught recording the session, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.
The meeting, held behind closed doors, was convened to discuss legislation related to the Alabama Public Service Commission.
According to sources present, Mooney was discovered actively recording the session—a violation of longstanding caucus rules prohibiting the recording of private discussions without consent.
Leadership acted immediately.
Mooney was removed from the meeting.
It remains unclear whether further disciplinary action will follow.
The incident comes amid heightened tension within the House Republican Caucus following the recent leak of a recorded meeting involving Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter. That recording, which circulated publicly, exposed internal disagreements and raised concerns about trust among members.
The identity of the person responsible for recording caucus proceedings had not been publicly confirmed. Whether Mooney was connected to that earlier leak remains unclear. No official statement has been issued linking him to the prior recording.
Caucus meetings are traditionally considered confidential, allowing lawmakers to speak candidly about legislation and internal strategy. Recording those discussions—particularly during a period of internal strain—represents a significant breach of that trust.
