Alabama inmate requests meeting with Gov. Ivey before execution
Anthony Boyd, set to be executed on Thursday, requested that Gov. Kay Ivey meet with him before carrying out his sentence
Prisons
Petition calls for federal investigation into killing of inmate Steven Davis
A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation.
‘The Alabama Solution’: Documentary exposes state’s maligned prisons
The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.
Judge denies Alabama inmate’s request for nitrogen hypoxia execution stay
A federal judge rejected Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd's request for a stay of execution.
Alabama AG pushes for end to ban on death penalty for child rape
Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions.
Alabama carries out fourth execution of 2025, despite wishes of victim’s son
One of the victim’s sons had sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, explaining the execution would “weigh heavily on me.”
Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviews progress, weighing housing and job barriers
The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.
Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma”
After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible.
Alabama sets date for sixth execution of 2025
Alabama plans to execute Anthony Todd Boyd using nitrogen hypoxia, while he challenges the method in federal court
Families ask legislators not to “shove old problems into shiny, new buildings”
At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system.