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Celebrating the freedom and birthday of another Appleseed client

Alabama prisons, Alex LaGanke, Habitual Felony Offender Act, News, Ronald McKeithen

We are thrilled to announce the release of another client, Joe Bennett, today – his first free world birthday in 24 years. Once sentenced to die in prison, Mr. Bennett walked out of Donaldson Correctional Facility on September 21, 2021, after…

"Buildings Aren't Killing People." Appleseed Supports Safe Prisons. But Much More Is Required Than New Buildings.

News

Appleseed Executive Director Carla Crowder delivered the following remarks to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on September 28, 2021 in opposition to the HB 4, a bill to spend $1.2 billion dollars on two new 4,000-bed prisons. My…

A Cruel Set-Up

Alabama prisons, Leah Nelson

Once condemned to die in prison, Motis Wright is finally free - and enrolled in robotics class.

Alabama prisons, Carla Crowder, Habitual Felony Offender Act, News

By Carla Crowder, Appleseed Executive Director Motis Wright, who was originally sentenced to die in prison under Alabama’s Habitual Felony Offender Act for a 1994 robbery conviction, was released on time served after being represented by…

2021 Legislative Recap

Advocacy News, Akiesha Anderson, Fines and Fees, Habitual Felony Offender Act, Marijuana reform, News

This legislative session, Alabama Appleseed had four main legislative priorities. Below is a summary of these priority issues that were deliberated by the 2021 Legislature.

Welcome Megan Cheek! Appleseed's New Communications and Development Associate Brings Years of Nonprofit Experience to Her Role

Megan Cheek, News

Hello! I’m Megan Cheek, and I’m beyond thrilled to be joining Alabama Appleseed as the Communications and Development Associate. I’ve long admired Appleseed’s commitment to justice and equity, and I jumped at the opportunity to join…