January 2014

JURIST Podcast Interviews ALC on First and Eighth Amendment Rights in the Prisons

Posted on January 29, 2014 by abolitionist — No Comments ↓

. Representatives from the Abolitionist Law Center joined JURIST podcast moderator Ian Everhart to discuss their efforts at reform in the Pennsylvania criminal justice and prison system in this episode. ALC Executive Director Bret Grote and ALC staff attorney Dustin Continue reading JURIST Podcast Interviews ALC on First and Eighth Amendment Rights in the Prisons→

Federal court rules litigation can proceed in Shoatz v. Wetzel

Posted on January 27, 2014 by abolitionist — 4 Comments ↓

MEDIA RELEASE: Federal court rules litigation can proceed in Shoatz v. Wetzel Defendants’ motion to dismiss denied on all counts January 27, 2014: Pittsburgh PA — On Monday, January 27, United States District Magistrate for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Continue reading Federal court rules litigation can proceed in Shoatz v. Wetzel→

Funds Needed to Continue Working to End Long-Term Solitary Confinement

Posted on January 23, 2014 by abolitionist — 1 Comment ↓

We believe that prolonged solitary confinement is one of the most severe human rights abuses inside the prison walls. We are working to put an end to it by advocating for the release of those who have been in solitary confinement for the longest, and by educating the public more generally about these human rights abuses. Donations to this fundraising campaign will help us accomplish these goals. Specifically, raised funds will be used to pursue Russell Maroon Shoatz and Arthur Johnson’s cases, and to further educate the public about the use of solitary confinement in prisons. Continue reading Funds Needed to Continue Working to End Long-Term Solitary Confinement→

Voices from the Inside: Co-Editor of The Movement on Holbrook v. Jellen (Audio)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by abolitionist — 2 Comments ↓

January 16, 2014: SCI Rockview – A statement about Holbrook v. Jellen by Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall was recently recorded by Noelle Hanrahan and posted at Prison Radio. Shakaboona is a wrongly convicted prisoner with a juvenile life sentence, who has been Continue reading Voices from the Inside: Co-Editor of The Movement on Holbrook v. Jellen (Audio)→

Abolitionist Law Center files suit against PA prison officials on behalf of Robert Saleem Holbrook, Human Rights Coalition, and Professor Kristi Brian

Posted on January 9, 2014 by abolitionist — 3 Comments ↓

MEDIA RELEASE: Human Rights Coalition sues prison officials for censoring political dissent and human rights advocacy January 9, 2014: Philadelphia, PA — The Human Rights Coalition (HRC), politicized prisoner Robert Saleem Holbrook, and College of Charleston Professor Kristi Brian brought Continue reading Abolitionist Law Center files suit against PA prison officials on behalf of Robert Saleem Holbrook, Human Rights Coalition, and Professor Kristi Brian→