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Alabama governor ousts a top education official over a book's 'woke concepts' on race

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivers her State of the State address on March 7. On Friday, the governor announced she had replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book. Julie Bennett/AP hide caption

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Education

Alabama governor ousts a top education official over a book's 'woke concepts' on race

April 22, 2023 • Gov. Ivey replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that Ivey said teaches "woke concepts" because of language about inclusion and structural racism.

DOJ: Alabama Prisons For Men Are Unconstitutional Because Staff Abuse Inmates

Holman Correctional Facility is one of the Alabama prisons that the Justice Department alleges inmates are subjected to excessive force by prison staff. This photo, taken in 2019, shows a sign that reads, "HELP," in the window of an inmate cell seen during a tour with state officials. Kim Chandler/AP hide caption

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National

DOJ: Alabama Prisons For Men Are Unconstitutional Because Staff Abuse Inmates

July 23, 2020 • The U.S. Justice Department says there are unconstitutional conditions in Alabama's prison system. The government alleges guards use excessive force on men incarcerated in the state's prisons.

Coronavirus Updates

Alabama And Missouri Issue Stay-At-Home Orders

April 3, 2020 • Govs. Kay Ivey and Mike Parson had previously resisted calls by medical and health experts who have been urging lawmakers to take immediate action.

New Alabama Law Permits Church To Hire Its Own Police Force

The sanctuary at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, in Birmingham, Ala. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation permitting the church to hire its own police force. Anthony Izaguirre/AP hide caption

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Religion

New Alabama Law Permits Church To Hire Its Own Police Force

June 20, 2019 • A mega-church says it needs its own police for security. Critics say the law will grant state authority to church officials and is unconstitutional, violating the separation of church and state.

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