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Alabama Department of Corrections’ internal execution review draws criticism
Death penalty reform advocates have expressed doubt and concern over the Alabama Department of Corrections’ review of its own process. In interviews Monday, several advocates who pushed for an independent review of the state’s execution protocols questioned the short timeframe of review and the lack of transparency. Some were surprised by Gov. Kay Ivey’s announcement […]
Gov. Kay Ivey lifts Alabama execution moratorium
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Friday ended a three-month moratorium on executions in the state after the Alabama Department of Corrections said it had completed an internal investigation of its death penalty procedures. “After discussing the matter with my staff, I am confident that the department is as prepared as possible to resume carrying out executions […]
Clergy members seek independent review of botched Alabama executions
A group of Montgomery faith leaders Tuesday called for an independent investigation into a series of botched executions this summer and sharply criticized capital punishment as a whole. At a press conference at the State Capitol, the clergy members praised Gov. Kay Ivey for temporarily halting executions while the Department of Corrections completes a review […]