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.

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.

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.

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.

Today, the Department of Justice released its latest report regarding the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). This report detailed the pattern, practice, and culture of excessive use of force amongst corrections officers and the state’s role in allowing this brutality to continue unchecked.