Man at Donaldson prison becomes 2nd Alabama prison homicide in five days
There have been at least 10 homicides, and 22 drug deaths and suicides, in Alabama prisons this year.
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Former Alabama correctional officer charged in prisoner-on-prisoner assault
Timothy Robinson's arrest is at least the fourth of an Alabama correctional officer in recent weeks.
Alabama House Judiciary Committee chair discusses reform measures, prisons
The state faces a federal lawsuit and the threat of a federal takeover over Alabama's deadly prisons for men.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills approving prison construction into law
The $1.3 billion prison construction and renovation package includes using $400 million in federal COVID aid.
Alabama correctional officers charged with drug possession, beating prisoner
The U.S Department of Justice is suing Alabama over the state's deadly prison system, alleging unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men.
Alabama House passes prison bid, including $400 million in COVID aid, limited reforms
Three prison construction bills and one sentencing reform bill head to the Senate on Thursday. A second reform bill was killed by Republican opposition.
Alabama House committee approves $1.3 billion prison construction plan
The three bills now head to the full House for a possible vote Wednesday.
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"When an individual enters prison, they lose their freedom, not their humanity."
Governor officially calls special session to address prison crisis
The proclamation calls for prison construction and renovation, and consideration of two reform bills that failed to pass during the last legislative session.
Special session on prison construction to begin Monday
The state is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over Alabama's deadly prisons.