Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law
While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.
Alabama prisons
Department of Justice: Alabama prisons still deadly, years after warnings
Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice.
Incarcerated man dies after assault at Limestone prison
The death and other recent homicides and suicides underscore longstanding problems in Alabama's prisons.
Alabama Department of Corrections investigating possible suicide
The Alabama Department of Corrections is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice over the state's deadly prisons.
Alabama Appleseed awards another NFL grant for criminal justice reform work
The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March.
Patient at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility found dead
A worker there said the man may have overdosed on illicit drugs, which the person said are entering through staff.
Incarcerated Alabama man nearing release dies after assault
Ian Rettig was stabbed the day before his expected release — and a day before his birthday.
Legislature is having “discussions” on Medicaid expansion
Budget Chairman Greg Albritton said expansion could cost the state as much as $300 million more than the federal government says.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.
CoreCivic settles lawsuit for $56 million, more firms pull out of Alabama prison bid
CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons.