Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window. John H. GlennJanuary 16, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gov. v. AG: Fight over execution process, aiming higher is the answer By contradicting Ivey on the execution moratorium, Marshall made clear that respect for decency and law aren't important to him. Josh MoonDecember 6, 2022
Prisons Marshall: “There is no moratorium on executions in Alabama” Marshall said he supports Ivey's review of the state's procedures, but said the death penalty cannot be indefinitely put on pause as victim's seek... Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2022
Prisons Alabama advocacy groups praise Ivey’s execution moratorium Advocacy groups took issue with Ivey's messaging, but welcomed the halt on executions with the opportunity for reform. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama should put a moratorium on executions Alabama has lost the moral high ground required to stand as executioner. It should at least pause executions until it regains it. Josh MoonNovember 21, 2022
Courts Last-second amendment could lead to the execution of Alabama prisoner A last-second amendment meant that a ban on judges overriding the wishes of juries to impose the death penalty wouldn't be retroactive. Josh MoonNovember 17, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | A call for justice, not a cry for mercy for Kenneth Eugene Smith Gov. Kay Ivey can pause Smith’s execution giving the Legislature time to decide if a 2017 law should have been retroactive. Bill BrittNovember 16, 2022
Prisons Alabama groups call for transparency in executions, oppose nitrogen hypoxia The groups are calling for transparency in response to the delayed execution of Joe James Jr. in July, in which witnesses were kept outside... Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2022
Opinion Opinion | It’s time to end all executions It is time to spare the life of Alan Eugene Miller and all the other persons on death row. Rev. Tom DuleySeptember 1, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | To forgive or play God By Thursday evening, July 28, another soul will be killed by the state of Alabama. David PersonJuly 28, 2022