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The judge agreed with the state, however, that the DOJ's allegations of unsafe and unsanitary conditions were overly broad

The former warden of the jail had previously asked a judge to sentence him to life in prison

The officer received a religious exemption but now feels his future with the department is in jeopardy

The move settles a 2017 lawsuit challenging the use of solitary confinement for death row inmates in the state

Rep. Steve Clouse said the plan would be a first step in correcting violence and abuse that has brought a federal lawsuit against the state

The governor's order will result "in certain political and religious classes being purged from civil service," the suit contends

He said it was "clear" the inmate would suffer irreparable harm if denied the treatment while incarcerated

Gov. Ivey urged legislators to support the plan, saying the state is at risk of federal intervention

Shelley Gray says she was retaliated against after raising concerns about the legality of a warden's order

Aaron Bell says he was given a directive to pass all CO cadets, regardless of performance

The ruling overturns a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn't consume it

The financial liabilities come despite the county spending upwards of $450 million on reforms