One out of every six bills introduced in 2023 punishes Alabamians.
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Our team observed 267 parole hearings - here’s what we learned.
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Parole Watch Report
This summer, the ACLU of Alabama observed 267 parole hearings in Alabama. Here’s what we learned about parole in our state.
Video: Inside Alabama’s Parole Hearing Process
Alabama is one of the only states in which parole candidates are not allowed to attend their own hearings.
Report: Parole Denied
Since 2019, Alabama's parole board has overseen the largest denial of parole grants in state history.
Alabama Paroles Reach Historic Lows During Pandemic
Data analysis on prison releases from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) reveals a sharp decline in releases on parole during the COVID-19, despite the state’s unconstitutional prison overcrowding and risk of infection/death.
Report: Alabama Pardons - Civil Rights Denied
A recent review of data from the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles reveals a precipitous drop in pardon grants under the current 3-member parole board.
Report: Grim Outlook For Parole-Eligible People In Alabama Prisons
Internal documents from Alabama’s Bureau of Pardons and Paroles paint a picture of internal strife and a parole board that blatantly ignores its own guidelines.
