Press Releases

Passing of Olivia Turner, Former Executive Director of 25 Years

The ACLU of Alabama is saddened to announce the passing of its former executive director, Eva “Oliva” Turner, who passed away unexpectantly in April 2023. She was 68 years old.

June 2, 2023

AL Supreme Court Limits Death Row Prisoners’ Ability to Appeal

The ACLU of Alabama releases a statement on the AL Supreme Court Limiting Death Row Prisoners’ Ability to Appeal.

January 13, 2023

ACLU of Alabama Comment on Execution Moratorium

The ACLU of Alabama comments on the execution moratorium issued by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.

November 21, 2022

Oral Arguments Conclude in U.S. Supreme Court Case Challenging Alabama Congressional Map

Plaintiffs and attorneys in Merrill v. Milligan, a case challenging Alabama’s new congressional map for diluting the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice, held a press conference at the conclusion of oral arguments where they highlighted what’s at stake.

October 4, 2022

Number of Bills Seeking to Criminalize, Ensnare Alabamians Increased in 2022

A new review of legislation considered in the 2022 Alabama Legislative Session revealed that one in six bills introduced by lawmakers would make it easier to arrest, convict, and sentence Alabamians to prison.

September 20, 2022

ACLU of Alabama Comment on U.S. Supreme Court Removing Constitutional Protections to Abortion

JaTaune Bosby, the executive director of the ACLU of Alabama, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

June 23, 2022