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Abstract: 

This article comprehensively describes the Phase 2A Omnibus Remedial Opinion of Judge Myron Thompson in Braggs v. Dunn, the long-running case challenging conditions and mental health care in the Alabama state prison system. Judge Thomson’s opinion addresses areas: Part I review the history of the case; Part II discusses Alabama’s failure to comply with court orders; Part III review remedial provisions and finding necessary under PLRA; and Part IV is the remedial order.

Keywords: Braggs v. Dunn; Alabama Department of Corrections; Mental Health Conditions; Phase 2A Omnibus Remedial Opinion; Judge Myron Thompson

Affiliations:  1: Founding Editor, Correctional Law Reporter.