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10 Years of Life-Affirming Work Challenging Death-Dealing Institutions
The week before we celebrated our 10th Anniversary at the Abolitionist Law Center an ALC client was granted compassionate release – the 10th time we have brought somebody home under Pennsylvania’s restrictive medical transfer law since October 2021. Incarcerated people are only eligible for rele...
RSVP Today for ALC's 10th Anniversary Celebration!
Join the Abolitionist Law Center to celebrate 10 years of working to dismantle the criminal punishment system, protect incarcerated people and bring them home, and build collective power and a world rooted in liberation and self-determination. RSVP Wednesday, September 20, 20236:00 PM ...
John "Yahya" Moore released from prison after 27 years
The Abolitionist Law Center fought diligently to support Mr. Moore's legal efforts and bring him home from an unjust sentence and conviction while uplifting his significant impact on the lives of those inside and outside prison walls leading restorative justice and anti-violence efforts. Now that he is home, Mr. Moore looks forward to continuing this powerful work in the community.
Save the Date for ALC's 10th Anniversary!
In its first decade, ALC has grown from serving one legal client to impacting close to 70,000 people with our range of work last year. Join us on September 20th, 2023 for a festive, community-centered commemoration of our 10th anniversary at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.