Prisons Report: Elderly prisoners put financial strain on ADOC Over five decades, the number of incarcerated individuals over 50 increased by 3,640 percent. John H. GlennNovember 14, 2022
Prisons “Love Without Parole” documentary tells story of Alabamian released from prison Michael Schumacher was released from prison after 36 years thanks to the help of Alabama Appleseed, and finally was able to marry the love... Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2022
State Alabama Appleseed gets NFL grant renewal The nonprofit will use the grant to expand its growing legal and re-entry work for those recently released from Alabama prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJune 1, 2022
Prisons Alabama’s contract with prison construction company being redacted The contract with Montgomery-based Caddell Construction was signed April 15. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2022
Prisons NFL commercial highlights Alabama Appleseed It features linebacker Trey Flowers and Motis Wright, an Alabama man freed from a life sentence with Alabama Appleseed's help. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2021
Prisons Art exhibition to feature works of current, formerly incarcerated individuals The organizations are working together to create an arts exhibition called “Changing the Course." StaffNovember 11, 2021
Legislature Alabama House committee approves $1.3 billion prison construction plan The three bills now head to the full House for a possible vote Wednesday. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 28, 2021
Prisons Nonprofit asks that federal COVID aid be used to aid re-entry, prevent incarceration Alabama Appleseed says the incarcerated and recently released were failed by state prisons during the pandemic. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 22, 2021
State Alabama Appleseed awards another NFL grant for criminal justice reform work The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March. Eddie BurkhalterMay 10, 2021
Public safety Letter to lawmakers: Repeal Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act 165 former judges and prosecutors, professors and public defenders signed on in support of Rep. Chris England's bill to repeal HFOA. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 22, 2021