child sexual abuse

Alabama must end its role as a safe haven for child sexual abusers

New legislation aims to eliminate Alabama’s status as a refuge for predators by extending civil statutes and creating a revival window.

February 24, 2026

Alabama governor signs law allowing death penalty for child predators

The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.

February 13, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators

The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.

February 6, 2026

Brooks, Moore vote against bill to protect victims of child sexual abuse

The act would require the FBI to use "multidisciplinary teams" in the investigation of child sexual abuse.

December 23, 2022