Prisons

Prisons / Legislature

ACLU of Alabama applauds parole reforms, but warns Alabama’s prison crisis remains unaddressed

Advocates welcomed parole changes but said lawmakers left deeper prison problems untouched, as overcrowding, violence and transparency failures continued to draw scrutiny.

April 16, 2026

Protestors call for firing of killer corrections officer

Families and advocates gathered outside an Alabama prison, citing years of alleged abuse, costly settlements and a lack of accountability.

April 15, 2026

Stop treating those dogs like we treat humans!

Imagine if we even dared talk about dogs the way some of our politicians talk about other humans.

April 13, 2026

House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill

SB24 requires the state to post instructions for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking ballot access and publicly notify individuals who've had their rights restored.

April 9, 2026

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Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings

The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.

April 8, 2026

House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures

SB54 would give the state parole board authority to reconsider parole revocations for minor parole violations or new charges that are dismissed.

April 8, 2026

Committee approves 200k legal defense in excessive force case

Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.

April 7, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards grant to fund job training for inmates

Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.

April 6, 2026

LWVAL commends steps toward prison reform in Alabama

The League of Women Voters praised a newly negotiated pilot program aimed at improving oversight and safety in state correctional facilities.

March 18, 2026

Crime that happens in prison is still crime

Are violent acts within Alabama's prisons acceptable forms of punishment sanctioned by the state?

March 17, 2026