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Prisons

Alabama’s contract with prison construction company being redacted

The contract with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction was signed April 15.

April 27, 2022

Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid

Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons.

June 16, 2021

Deadline passes on prison contracts

With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders.

June 3, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021

Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report

Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew.

May 11, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.

April 28, 2021

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.

April 20, 2021

Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal

Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies.

April 19, 2021

CoreCivic struggles to secure financing for Alabama’s new prisons

An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state.

April 16, 2021

Barclays aiding Alabama prison financing despite pledge against private prison companies

Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies.

April 6, 2021