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Dec 13, 2023

Nitrogen in an Alabama Prison is a Ticking Time Bomb

Criminal Legal Reform
History, science, and common sense tell us that storing and using nitrogen at Holman is a ticking time bomb. The question isn’t if nitrogen gas will kill ADOC staff; the question is when.
History, science, and common sense tell us that storing and using nitrogen at Holman is a ticking time bomb. The question isn’t if nitrogen gas will kill ADOC staff; the question is when.
2024 - Nitrogen in an Alabama Prison
2024 - Nitrogen in an Alabama Prison
Sep 20, 2023

New Report Exposes Parole Board Behavior and Outcomes

Criminal Legal Reform
As Alabama’s parole grant rate has dropped to historic lows in 2023, our new report seeks to explain what is happening at parole hearings in Alabama and to capture parole data that is not publicly available or...
As Alabama’s parole grant rate has dropped to historic lows in 2023, our new report seeks to explain what is happening at parole hearings in Alabama and to capture parole data that is not publicly available or...
2023-Parole-Watch-Report
2023-Parole-Watch-Report
Sep 7, 2023

Federal Court Rejects Latest Alabama Congressional Map 

Countering voter suppression
The Court ordered a special master to redraw map to ensure Black voters have an opportunity to elect candidates of choice.
The Court ordered a special master to redraw map to ensure Black voters have an opportunity to elect candidates of choice.
Federal Court Rejects State's Latest Congressional Map
Federal Court Rejects State's Latest Congressional Map
Aug 1, 2023

Two Staff Members Join Obama Foundation's Inaugural USA Leaders Program

Voting Rights
Congratulations to Dillon Nettles and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist for joining 100 changemakers in this leadership program.
Congratulations to Dillon Nettles and JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist for joining 100 changemakers in this leadership program.
JaTaune-and-Dillon
JaTaune-and-Dillon
Jun 27, 2023

ACLU of Alabama, Milligan Plaintiffs Propose Congressional Map Meeting SCOTUS’ Requirements

The proposal includes district lines that are fair and provide the best opportunity for Black voters to select the candidates of their choice.
The proposal includes district lines that are fair and provide the best opportunity for Black voters to select the candidates of their choice.
Alabama's Future
Alabama's Future
Jun 8, 2023

We're Here to Stay: Black Trans Futures

In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.
In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.
Black Trans Futures
Black Trans Futures