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.

October 16, 2025

‘The Alabama Solution’: Documentary exposes state’s maligned prisons

The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.

October 10, 2025

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.

October 10, 2025

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.

October 3, 2025

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.”

September 26, 2025

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.

September 17, 2025

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.

August 21, 2025

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

August 19, 2025

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.

July 24, 2025

ACLU of Alabama presses lawmakers to address prison death reporting shortfalls

The organization asked Alabama lawmakers to improve prison death reporting and transparency ahead of today’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee hearing.

July 23, 2025