prison crisis

Prisons

Crime that happens in prison is still crime

Are violent acts within Alabama's prisons acceptable forms of punishment sanctioned by the state?

March 17, 2026

The indifference to suffering and death is astonishing

Dogs suffering through inhumane conditions, dying at alarming rates, victims of indifference and criminal acts? We would care a lot.

July 29, 2025

Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again

Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion.

February 13, 2025

“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison

The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.

April 5, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey sets execution date for Jamie Mills

Mills was sentenced to death in 2007 after being convicted for the 2004 double homicide of Floyd and Vera Hill.

March 29, 2024

78 people died in ADOC facilities in the final months of 2023

Each month had over 20 deaths or investigations opened into those deaths.

March 29, 2024

Legislature unites over bill against unauthorized organ retention in autopsies

Our government should not be able to take a person’s organs without first asking the family.

March 22, 2024

Incarcerated man dies after five months in prison

Approximately 43 people have died in Alabama prisons since the beginning of 2024.

March 14, 2024

A mother’s nightmare: losing a son on Christmas Eve

“I just want to bring some awareness to this because his death is not going to be in vain,” Staten said.

January 3, 2024

ADOC correctional officer arrested on charges of using position for personal gain

Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses.

September 20, 2023