Features and Stories Freedom Denied: 21-year marijuana sentence leaves man stuck in prison, denied parole June 03, 2022 Liz Vinson
Features and Stories Biden’s executive order is a first step, but more reforms in federal policing are necessary May 26, 2022
Features and Stories Criminal Injustice: States unfairly prosecute children as adults January 21, 2022 Dwayne Fatherree
Features and Stories Alabama prisons lawsuit: SPLC urges prompt mental health remedies after judge’s order December 29, 2021
Features and Stories Emmett Till Investigation: Closure of probe into lynching of 14-year-old Black boy demonstrates lack of justice December 09, 2021 Tafeni English-Relf
Features and Stories Ahmaud Arbery Verdict: Conviction of men who killed unarmed Black jogger a necessary step, but issues in our justice system must still be addressed November 24, 2021 Margaret Huang
Features and Stories Alternatives to Incarceration: Alabama needs a reformed justice system, not new prison construction September 27, 2021 Katie Glenn
Features and Stories His Last Breath: A year after George Floyd’s murder, nation reckons with history of racism, police brutality May 28, 2021 Liz Vinson
Features and Stories One year after George Floyd’s death: Courage and conviction drive movement May 25, 2021 Margaret Huang
Southern Poverty Law Center praised executive action to ensure legal representation for people affected by low income May 19, 2021 MONTGOMERY -- President Biden took executive action to ensure low-or no income individuals have better access to legal representation. The President signed a memorandum directing the Department of Justice to restore key functions...