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Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons.
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Prisons
With the private prison option apparently fading, Ivey said that she would discuss the situation with House and Senate leaders.
Prisons
Despite warnings in 2019, the state has failed to address violence, contraband and homicides, according to the Department of Justice.
Prisons
Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew.
Prisons
The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law.
Prisons
CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons.
Prisons
Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies.
Prisons
An expert said the company's problems finding enough investors could result in more costs to the state.
Prisons
Barclays in 2019 said the company would no longer finance private prison companies.
Legislature
The bill comes after much concern from lawmakers over Gov. Kay Ivey's estimated $3.7 billion prison plan.
