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Department of Justice

Prisons

Alabama’s prison plan has more trouble

The project was $200 million short on the bond market, and mounting public pressure could result in another underwriter backing out.

June 30, 2022

DOJ provides court with specific details of abuse, unconstitutional conditions in Alabama prisons

The amended complaint was necessary after a federal judge told the DOJ that its allegations weren't specific enough.

November 23, 2021

DOJ opens investigation into Lowndes County wastewater issues

Lack of safe disposal has led to diseases and parasites, like hookworms, more commonly found in less developed countries.

November 9, 2021

Sewell opposes using COVID relief dollars to build prisons

“COVID-19 relief money should be used for COVID-19 relief. Period,” Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.

September 29, 2021

Attorney general announces task force to combat COVID-19 fraud

The Department of Justice and its partner agencies have already been working to hold hundreds of bad actors accountable.

May 18, 2021

U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama announces retirement

Louis V. Franklin Sr. retired after three decades of public service.

March 1, 2021

McCutcheon says House is drafting a bill to pay for new prisons with a bond issue

McCutcheon said that the legislators were concerned that under the governor’s plan, the state would never own the facilities.

February 5, 2021

Alabama leaders reject Capitol Hill violence

“Today is a very dark day for our country,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama.

January 7, 2021

Ten issues that will face Alabama in 2021

Here are the top 10 issues — some old and some new — that are likely to face the state of Alabama in 2021.

January 4, 2021

Court enters permanent injunction against companies in tech support fraud scheme

The co-conspirators allegedly have defrauded hundreds of elderly and vulnerable U.S. victims.

December 30, 2020