New men’s prison in Elmore County to be named for Gov. Kay Ivey
The new men’s prison that’s under construction in Elmore County will be called the “Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex.”
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Alabama corrections chief discusses prison construction, staffing
Alabama’s prison commissioner says the state’s new prison in Elmore County will be completed in 2026 at a total cost of $1.25 billion, about twice as much as the original estimate of $623 million.
Families say Alabama inmates’ bodies were returned without internal organs
Six families who had loved ones die in the Alabama prison system have filed lawsuits saying their family members’ bodies were returned to them missing internal organs.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Alabama prison commissioner responds to complaints
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faces criticism from families of inmates, says it’s working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Family members of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons packed a public hearing held by the Joint Legislative Prison Committee, a panel of lawmakers focused on prison oversight.
U.S. Justice Department files statement of interest in Alabama prison lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice, which sued Alabama over prison conditions, filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit by prisoners who said they are subjected to unconstitutional levels of violence and excessive force.
Lawsuit challenges Alabama inmate labor system as “modern day slavery”
Current and former Alabama prison inmates have filed a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s prison labor program as a type of “modern day slavery.”
Two Alabama corrections officers arrested on drug charges
The investigation is ongoing and further charges may be added.
Alabama Attorney General Takes Over Prison Litigation
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is taking control of prison litigation away from the Department of Corrections and moving it to his office in their latest public disagreement.
Alabama Bill Would Limit Prison Release for Good Behavior
Incentives for some Alabama prisoners to follow rules in order to secure an early release would be restricted under legislation that advanced in the state Senate on Wednesday.
