Protestors call for prison guard accountability
Lawmakers overseeing the prisons discussed expanding accountability for how complaints are addressed.
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The V tackles sex-ed fight, prison oversight, GOP ballot battles
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes.
Kenneth Traywick speaks out after 35-day hunger strike at Bullock prison
The prison reform advocate called his 35-day strike a “failure” after ADOC met none of his demands before medical issues forced him to stop.
Prison reform advocate has ended hunger strike after 35 days
The 35-day protest began after an officer pepper sprayed the advocate in alleged retaliation for speaking out against excessive force practices.
Prison reform advocate’s wife speaks out after hunger strike surpasses three weeks
Dr. Elizabeth Traywick described the "silent torture" of watching her husband starve while state officials provided vague or nonexistent communication about his condition.
Family demands updates from ADOC as prison reform advocate reaches day 11 of hunger strike
Kenneth Shaun Traywick began refusing food after an alleged retaliatory assault by guards, sparking urgent calls for transparency regarding his condition.
Prison reform advocate goes on hunger strike in response to alleged assault by ADOC staff
Kenneth “Swift Justice” Traywick began his protest days after allegedly being pepper-sprayed by an officer in retaliation for his advocacy.
ADOC wins Detention Facility Innovation Award at JAILCON25
The Alabama Department of Corrections was recognized for its new Use of Force Policies and Review Procedures.
November 6, 2025
Lawmakers hold contract for attorney sanctioned over AI-generated citations in prison case
Alabama lawmakers paused a $200,000 contract for a sanctioned attorney, citing drawn-out prison litigation and concerns over AI-generated filings.
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.