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flag Family members protested Alabama’s prison conditions, citing deaths and neglect, after a documentary exposed systemic failures.

flag Family members of Alabama prisoners rallied at the state Capitol on October 22, 2025, demanding reform after years of violence, deaths, and neglect in the state’s prison system. flag They shared stories of loved ones who died under suspicious circumstances, including Chase Mathis, who died hours after reporting threats and being placed in general population, with his father alleging a deliberate drug overdose. flag The rally followed the release of the HBO documentary “The Alabama Solution,” which features inmate-shot footage exposing systemic issues like overcrowding, understaffing, and abuse. flag In 2023, Alabama recorded 277 prison deaths—five times the national average—with at least 12 homicides. flag Despite claims of progress, including a new 4,000-bed prison and staffing improvements, advocates and lawmakers say the system remains broken, with ongoing violence, drug overdoses, and lack of accountability, especially in cases like Steven Davis’s 2019 death during a confrontation with officers.

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