Escalating Violence Claims Another Life at Elmore Correctional Facility, Highlighting Systemic Crisis in Alabama Prisons
Cason Helms, a 41-year-old incarcerated man, was pronounced dead on Sunday, reportedly after a brutal beating by a group of…
Racial Justice & Equity
Juneteenth Commemoration at Montgomery’s Legacy Sites Offers Free Admission and Deep Dive into American History
Montgomery, Alabama, stands poised to host a profound Juneteenth commemoration, inviting visitors to engage with a pivotal period of American…
Alabama Schedules Execution of Jeffery Lee by Nitrogen Hypoxia Despite Jury’s Life Verdict and Historical Judicial Override Concerns
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has officially scheduled the execution of Jeffery Lee for June 11, 2026, by nitrogen suffocation, a…
Alabama Schedules Execution of Jeffery Lee Amidst Controversy Over Judge Override and Nitrogen Hypoxia
Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama has set June 11, 2026, as the execution date for Jeffery Lee, who is slated…
Alabama Schedules Execution of Jeffery Lee, Igniting Debate Over Judge Override and Experimental Execution Methods
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has set June 11, 2026, as the date for the execution of Jeffery Lee by nitrogen…
Supreme Court Vacates Death Sentence in Mississippi Case Citing Racial Bias in Jury Selection, Highlighting Systemic Concerns
The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a significant ruling, vacating the death sentence of Terry Pitchford, a Black man from…
Frederick County Confronts Painful Legacy with Dedication of Historical Marker Honoring Lynching Victims James Carroll, John Biggus, and James Bowens
Community leaders and descendants, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), dedicated a powerful historical marker on April 18…
Supreme Court Rules for Man on Mississippi Death Row in Racial Bias Case
The high court’s 5-4 decision, authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, represents a critical affirmation of the principles established in Batson…
Montgomery Public Schools Celebrates 37 Legacy Scholars in Fourth Annual Scholarship Program, Awarding Over $370,000 for Higher Education
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) proudly announced the 37 deserving recipients of the 2026 Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) Legacy Scholarship,…
EJI’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park Recognized as Essential American Experience by Travel + Leisure
The Equal Justice Initiative’s (EJI) Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, has garnered national acclaim, being named by Travel…
