Alabama Prison Crisis

Systemic understaffing and violence in Alabama's correctional system under federal scrutiny

1. Butler v. Alabama Department of Corrections et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-08-27)
3. VictimsMarcus ButlerDefendantsAlabama Department of CorrectionsJohn HammWarden Dennis StamperPlaintiffsMarcus ButlerDefense AttorneysWilliam R. LunsfordPlaintiff AttorneysEllen DegnanLatasha McCraryJudgesEmily C. MarksInstitutionsStaton Correctional FacilityU.S. District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaSouthern Poverty Law Center
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Rights;Eighth Amendment;Section 1983 Litigation;Alabama Prison Crisis