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The ACLU of Alabama is saddened to announce the passing of its former executive director, Eva “Olivia” Turner, who passed away unexpectantly in April 2023. She was 68 years old.
The ACLU of Alabama releases a statement on the AL Supreme Court Limiting Death Row Prisoners’ Ability to Appeal.
The ACLU of Alabama comments on the execution moratorium issued by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.
Plaintiffs and attorneys in Merrill v. Milligan, a case challenging Alabama’s new congressional map for diluting the ability of Black voters to elect candidates of their choice, held a press conference at the conclusion of oral arguments where they highlighted what’s at stake.
A new review of legislation considered in the 2022 Alabama Legislative Session revealed that one in six bills introduced by lawmakers would make it easier to arrest, convict, and sentence Alabamians to prison.
JaTaune Bosby, the executive director of the ACLU of Alabama, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.