Alabama representative criticizes ongoing prison mental health litigation

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 553

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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An Alabama lawmaker and outspoken critic of the Alabama Department of Corrections said Thursday the Alabama Attorney General’s Office should have settled an ongoing lawsuit over mental health care in state prisons instead of continuing with litigation.

Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, said at the Contract Review Committee meeting Thursday that he wanted answers from ADOC about mounting costs in the lawsuit, known as Braggs v. Lovelace.

“I am just really sick and tired of giving …

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