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Alabama Appleseed Mourns the Death of Clement Clay "Bo" Torbert Jr.
NewsThe following statement is by Frank McPhillips, Chair of the Alabama Appleseed Board of Directors, on the passing of Clement Clay "Bo" Torbert Jr.:
Chief Justice Bo Torbert was beloved by everyone with whom he came in contact, known for his…
Criminal Justice Reform? We’re Making Progress
Fair Schools, Safe Communities, Frank Knaackby Frank Knaack, Executive Director
If you had asked your legislator last year about their stance on civil asset forfeiture, jail food, or marijuana reclassification you would likely have heard confusion about the first two and opposition…
The State Legislature Failed to Increase Access to Justice for Low-Income Alabamians
Access to Justice, Phillip Enslerby Phillip Ensler, Policy Counsel
This past legislative session, Alabama Appleseed worked to improve on access to justice for low-income individuals in our state by advocating for two important pieces of legislation.
While some legislators…
Predatory Lending and the Alabama Legislature
Dana Sweeney, Other Issuesby Dana Sweeney, Organizer
There are more payday lenders and title loan stores in Alabama than hospitals, high schools, movie theaters, and county courthouses combined. Payday lending by itself is a massive industry that harms hundreds of…
Victory for Tenants’ Rights
Access to Justice, Phillip EnslerBy Phillip Ensler, Policy Counsel
Low-income tenants throughout Alabama will enjoy greater access to justice due to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeal’s ruling last week in Morrow v. Pake.
In a decision that will affect thousands of…
Latest News
- A phone, a notebook, and some spreadsheets: How Appleseed’s determined researcher tracks Alabama prison deaths, comforts grieving families and ensures their suffering is documented October 11, 2025
- After 33 years on parole, Bennie Haggins, 71, is granted a pardon October 9, 2025
- Learn, Connect, Advocate — Appleseed’s Prison Reform Toolbox October 8, 2025
- Celebrate Justice: Live at Woodlawn Theatre, Thursday, November 6, 2025 September 30, 2025
- Appleseed’s Executive Director is inducted into Florence Walk of Honor September 28, 2025
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