criminal justice

Opinion

Honor the jury’s vote: a plea for Jefferey Lee

Alabama abandoned judicial override, but Lee remains on death row after a judge overruled jurors who chose life.

Carlton Fisher

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June 5, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die

Lawmakers concluded the 2026 session, passing budgets and hundreds of bills addressing criminal justice, education, economic policy and regulatory changes.

Beth Lyons

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April 21, 2026

Pamela Casey makes case for prosecutor-led AG office on This Matters with Bill Britt

The Blount County DA told APR's Bill Britt that Alabama needs courtroom experience, not political ambition, in its top law enforcement role.

Bill Britt

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April 8, 2026

Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Four

Lawmakers moved major bills, advanced budgets and set the stage for consequential floor debates as the 2026 session progressed.

Beth Lyons

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February 9, 2026

Rep. Robertson files bill allowing judges to deny bail to illegal immigrants

Citing instances of attempted murder and double homicides by undocumented immigrants, state legislators introduced a bill to deny bail for those charged with violent crimes.

February 2, 2026

Senate confirms Hal Nash as chairman of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Alabama State Senate unanimously confirmed Hal Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, six months after Gov. Ivey appointed him chairman.

January 30, 2026

Alabama Cannabis Coalition opposes HB72, warns of expanded criminalization

Coalition says marijuana bill moves Alabama backward as most states liberalize laws and federal policy shifts toward reform.

January 30, 2026

Opinion

HB445 brings first arrest, exposes Alabama’s cruel hemp hypocrisy

Are GOP lawmakers celebrating a political victory while patients and businesses pay the price?

Bill Britt

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July 18, 2025

AG candidate Pamela Casey named “District Attorney of the Year” in Alabama

Blount County DA honored for trials, victim advocacy, and child protection work

July 8, 2025