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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.

October 13, 2021

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.

October 8, 2021

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.

October 7, 2021

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.

October 1, 2021

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.

October 1, 2021

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.

September 30, 2021

Alabama House committee approves $1.3 billion prison construction plan

The three bills now head to the full House for a possible vote Wednesday.

September 28, 2021

Prisons: Alabama can do better

"When an individual enters prison, they lose their freedom, not their humanity."

September 27, 2021

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.

September 23, 2021

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.

September 22, 2021