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Prisons
Anthony Boyd, set to be executed on Thursday, requested that Gov. Kay Ivey meet with him before carrying out his sentence
Prisons
A documentary revealed life inside Alabama's prisons and followed the story of Steven Davis' death, sparking calls for federal investigation.
Prisons
The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.
Prisons
A federal judge rejected Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd's request for a stay of execution.
Prisons
Marshall wants to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling that disallowed the death penalty for child sexual abuse convictions.
Prisons
One of the victim’s sons had sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey, explaining the execution would “weigh heavily on me.”
Prisons
The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.
Prisons
After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible.
Prisons
Alabama plans to execute Anthony Todd Boyd using nitrogen hypoxia, while he challenges the method in federal court
Prisons
At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system.