Marshall's Prison Policies Under Fire

0:00In Birmingham today, March 17th, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall faces sharp criticism for his handling of the state's troubled prison system. Reports highlight severe violence, including murders, rapes, and extortion inside facilities. Despite these issues, Marshall has prioritized legal defenses over major reforms. The U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump labeled Alabama's prisons unconstitutional and dangerous. Instead of using state funds for improvements, Marshall approved millions to fight the federal findings in court. A documentary called the Alabama Solution, which featured inmate footage, earned an Oscar nomination. Marshall dismissed it as propaganda aimed at damaging the state's reputation. Alabama has sharply cut back on parole releases, with Marshall arguing there's no one left to qualify for reform. He has also rejected media reports on people serving decades from minor offenses. Critics point to long-standing legal principles favoring mercy for the possibly innocent, but Marshall maintains a firm, tough-on-crime

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