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The ruling in People First of Alabama v. Merrill means Alabama voters will not need a witness or notary to vote by mail if they have an underlying medical condition and provide a statement.
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is violating the Eighth Amendment in their treatment of COVID-19 positive incarcerated people who are being quarantined in the decommissioned Draper Correctional Facility, according to a letter sent today to ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Today, the Campaign for Smart Justice with the ACLU of Alabama has released an updated report on the state’s worsening parole crisis due to sharply declining parole grants and a major decrease in the number of parole hearings.
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.