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The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama is excited to announce that after a nationwide search, longtime Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Initiatives JaTaune Bosby has been selected to lead our organization as the next Executive Director.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, the ACLU of Alabama urged Governor Ivey to implement policies, during the COVID-19 pandemic, that will protect residents of congregate facilities for seniors and people with disabilities, along with the workers who care for them.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Today, nine people were arrested while protesting in front of the Alabama Capitol, just days after a memorial service honoring Representative John Lewis was held on the same steps.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Today, the Department of Justice released its latest report regarding the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).
On Friday, July 17, 2020, Alabama’s Secretary of State announced that expanded absentee voting guidelines would continue through the November 3, 2020, elections. The announcement is a massive win in the fight for accessible voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Department of Corrections announced on Monday, July 13, that two more incarcerated people have died from COVID-19.