Legislative News
AG Marshall blasts Ivey for execution commutation – ‘She chose not to directly communicate with me about this case or her decision’
This article a link to subscribe to their newsletter can be found at: AG Marshall blasts Ivey for execution commutation – ‘She chose not to directly communicate with me about this case or her decision’ Craig Monger | 02.28.25 Attorney General Steve Marshall criticized Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to commute the sentence of convicted murderer Robin…
Ivey commutes sentence of man on death row for 1991 murder – ‘I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution’
This article can be found on: Ivey commutes sentence of man on death row for 1991 murder – ‘I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution’ Craig Monger | 02.28.25 Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that she was commuting the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Meyers, 63, condemning him…
Alabama Attorney General Marshall: Tackling Violent Crime Backlogs Will Make Alabama Safer with New Speedy Trial Act
For Immediate Release:February 19, 2025 Alabama Attorney General Marshall: Tackling Violent Crime Backlogs Will Make Alabama Safer with New Speedy Trial Act – Alabama Attorney General’s Officehttps://www.alabamaag.gov/alabama-attorney-general-marshall-tackling-violent-crime-backlogs-will-make-alabama-safer-with-new-speedy-trial-act/ For press inquiries only, contact:Amanda Priest (334) 322-5694William Califf (334) 604-3230 (Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307,…
Paul DeMarco: Upcoming Alabama Legislative Session Could Include Debate on New Election Laws
Paul DeMarco: Upcoming Alabama Legislative Session Could Include Debate on New Election Laws | The Trussville Tribune By Paul DeMarco With the 2024 presidential election behind us and the upcoming Alabama legislative session less than a month away, lawmakers are already working to file bills as they prepare to return to Montgomery. Democrats and some…
Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low appeal rates
Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate. By Jacob Holmes Published on October 24, 2024 at 7:43 am CDT Article can be found at: Alabama Political Reporter Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low approval rates Leigh Gwathney, chair of the Alabama board of paroles, faced tough questions from…
AG Marshall: Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit could be effective in Birmingham
By: Austen ShipleySeptember 27, 2024 Article courtesy of AG Marshall: Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit could be effective in Birmingham – Yellowhammer News In light of Birmingham’s most recent fatal mass shooting, state authorities are now offering the city’s embattled police department additional resources to fight the rapidly growing crime rate. Alabama’s top law enforcement official,…
Dysfunctional parole board forces prisons to take matters into their own hands
Parole continues to be a rare privilege granted to exceedingly few incarcerated people. By Alex Jobin Article courtesy of: https://www.alreporter.com/2024/09/06/dysfunctional-parole-board-forces-prisons-to-take-matters-into-their-own-hands/ Published on September 6, 2024 at 7:00 am CDT For years, Alabama’s parole system has faced scrutiny, as the rate of prisoners granted parole has plummeted since Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Chair Leigh…
Paul DeMarco: Alabama’s so-called “Prison Reform” Has Created More Crime Victims in Our State
By Paul DeMarco Paul DeMarco: Alabama’s so-called “Prison Reform” Has Created More Crime Victims in Our State | The Trussville Tribune There are consequences when lawmakers in Montgomery listen to progressive advocacy groups and not their constituents. Two weeks ago, a violent felon was given 8 life sentences for the kidnapping and rape of two…
Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders should advance public safety legislation to address state’s plague of violent crime
Paul DeMarco | 06.03.24 – Paul DeMarco: Alabama leaders should advance public safety legislation to address state’s plague of violent crime (1819news.com) This past session of the Alabama Legislature seemed to have more than its fair share of controversial issues. Between gambling, ethics reform, school choice and IVF legislation, it was hard to keep up. But…
Alabama Attorney General Announces Indictments in 2015 Death of Eric Cates
Courtesy of the Calhoun County JournalMay 19, 2024 https://calhounjournal.com/2024/05/19/ By: Lee Evancho Walker County, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the indictments of Joshua Franklin Hill, 35, and Luke Williams, Jr., 34, both of Walker County, for the 2015 death of Eric Cates. The two men have been charged with Capital Murder following…
Governor Kay Ivey Issues Executive Order #716
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 716
Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on Early Parole Hearings and Requiring the Submission and Implementation of a Corrective Action Plan for the Board of Pardons and Paroles.