Alabama prisoners dying at a rate four times the national average
Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average.
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House approves bill to allow review of elder habitual felony offenders sentences
Many men have been serving life without parole for crimes committed in their youth that never physically harmed anybody.
Bill to end debt-based suspension of driver’s license passes Senate
The bill passed the Senate 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.
Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill
It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years.
Families, friends of incarcerated individuals gather at Alabama State Capitol
The demonstration and vigil on Tuesday were to remember those who have died in state custody in recent years.
Report: Elderly prisoners put financial strain on ADOC
Over five decades, the number of incarcerated individuals over 50 increased by 3,640 percent.
“Love Without Parole” documentary tells story of Alabamian released from prison
Michael Schumacher was released from prison after 36 years thanks to the help of Alabama Appleseed, and finally was able to marry the love of his life.
Alabama Appleseed gets NFL grant renewal
The nonprofit will use the grant to expand its growing legal and re-entry work for those recently released from Alabama prisons.
Alabama’s contract with prison construction company being redacted
The contract with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction was signed April 15.
NFL commercial highlights Alabama Appleseed
It features linebacker Trey Flowers and Motis Wright, an Alabama man freed from a life sentence with Alabama Appleseed's help.