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Protesters Converge on State Capitol in Solidarity with Alabama Prison Strike

October 15, 2022December 6, 2022

Montgomery, AL – On the 19th day of the statewide prisoner work strike on Friday, about 100 people gathered in front of the Alabama State Capitol Building in support of the thousands of prisoners currently striking.

On Oct. 7, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC)…

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Alabama Prisoners Explain Why They’re Striking

September 30, 2022August 29, 2023

Prisoners across Alabama launched a coordinated work stoppage Monday, refusing to attend their work assignments and essentially shutting down normal operations of the prison system in the state.

Although the exact number of prisoners on strike is unknown, an outside organizer with prisoner support group…

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