Alabama prison inmates lose in what they call fight against modern-day ‘slavery’

"Punishing incarcerated people for refusing to work indeed violates the state constitution’s ban on involuntary servitude and ...
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Alabama prison inmates plan work strike as advocates say ‘humanitarian crisis’ rages on

Advocates for incarcerated men and women say they are determined to keep the public spotlight on the “humanitarian crisis” depicted in the new HBO documentary about Alabama prisons. They held a press ...
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‘The Alabama Solution,’ documentary on the state’s prison system, premiering on HBO Max Oct. 10

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new documentary that uses video footage from inmates inside the Alabama Department of Corrections will be premiering on HBO Max in a few weeks. “The Alabama Solution,” a ...
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Alabama inmates plan work strike as families say crisis continues in the prison system

ELMORE, Ala.(AP) — Family and advocates of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons on Thursday said they want to keep a public spotlight on problems in state lockups and said inmates are planning ...
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Alabama state appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over prison labor

Three inmates sued the state alleged that work conditions in Alabama’s correctional facilities violated the state constitution.