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ADOC says prison strike is over, “normal operations” resume

In a statement released on Monday, the ADOC said that work stoppages at facilities "have ended."

October 18, 2022

“A moral and legal disaster:” SPLC throws support behind prison strike

The SPLC said the strike "demonstrates the understandable frustration of those incarcerated and their desire to be heard."

October 13, 2022

Alabama prison strike enters third week

Work stoppages are declining but five of 14 major correctional facilities still remain on general strike.

October 11, 2022

Alabama’s prisons are the opposite of “public safety”

Alabama's prisons are so awful that they're making the people who enter them worse.

October 7, 2022

ADOC: 5 of 14 correctional facilities still experiencing “total inmate worker stoppages”

The majority of correctional facilities are seeing at least a partial return to work by incarcerated individuals.

October 4, 2022

“We are citizens:” Incarcerated activist says Ivey is creating dangerous situation

Governor Kay Ivey continues to maintain that the demands put forward by individuals are "unreasonable."

October 3, 2022

Incarcerated man alleges he was forced “to work against” prison strike

An incarcerated individual formerly at North Alabama Work Release Center alleges he was transported to Limestone County Correctional facility to work against his will.

September 30, 2022

Alabama prison strike enters third day

Facilities have switched to two meals a day as a result of the general strike and protest launched by incarcerated individuals on Monday.

September 29, 2022

Incarcerated individuals allege ADOC is using starvation to stop strike

Incarcerated individuals are alleging that correctional staff in Alabama prisons have begun depriving them of sufficient meals.

September 28, 2022

Families, friends of incarcerated individuals protest outside ADOC headquarters

The protestors delivered a list of demands to the Alabama Department of Corrections on Monday.

September 27, 2022