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Feb 6, 2024

Human Rights Commission calls for reports of religious discrimination in prisons and jails

The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is seeking other reports of individuals who have experienced religious discrimination while incarcerated at an Alaska jail or prison or individuals who have not...

Feb 1, 2024

Not in our names: ACLU of Alaska on joint statement against Texas’ cruelty at the border

Last week, the governors of 25 states, including Alaska's Governor Michael Dunleavy, signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s violent border enforcement regime.

Jan 16, 2024

Legislative session 2024: What we’re watching

This week, legislators and staff from across Alaska returned to Juneau for the second session of the 33rd Alaska State Legislature.

By Michael Garvey

This week, legislators and staff from across Alaska returned to Juneau for the second session of the 33rd Alaska State Legislature.

By Michael Garvey

Jan 11, 2024

DOC is denying access to justice. Over and over and over again.

A wide range of current practices and policies at the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) is stifling incarcerated people’s access to the courts, counsel, and legal resources.

Nov 7, 2023

Parole in Alaska 101

Parole is an alternative to incarceration that provides community safety and accountability. The Alaska Board of Parole is responsible for assessing the likelihood the individual will re-offend and...

Oct 31, 2023

'Book of Firsts' highlights stories from incarcerated Alaskans

Incarcerated Alaskans from across the state have submitted their "firsts," sharing intimate details of their experience with incarceration and how it has changed their lives.