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Sep. 3: We Free Us: How Mechie Got Commuted

Sep. 3: We Free Us: How Mechie Got Commuted

August 20, 2025

Allegheny County jail guard union seeks to overturn ban on use of leg shackles for medical visits

Allegheny County jail guard union seeks to overturn ban on use of leg shackles for medical visits

August 19, 2025

Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded?

Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded?

August 14, 2025

Aug. 13 onwards:

Aug. 13 onwards: "Songs from the Hole" on Netflix

August 11, 2025

ALC Files Amicus Brief Challenging Juvenile Life Without Parole

ALC Files Amicus Brief Challenging Juvenile Life Without Parole

August 07, 2025

In Memoriam: Hakim Ali

In Memoriam: Hakim Ali

August 06, 2025

Aug. 23: Let's Stay Free Conference – The Maroon Edition

Aug. 23: Let's Stay Free Conference – The Maroon Edition

August 06, 2025

Aug. 23: Coalition for Parole Justice Fish & Chicken Fry Fundraiser

Aug. 23: Coalition for Parole Justice Fish & Chicken Fry Fundraiser

August 05, 2025

Pittsburgh Jail Employee Swings ‘N-Word Beater’ Bat in Viral Video, But That’s Not All…

Pittsburgh Jail Employee Swings ‘N-Word Beater’ Bat in Viral Video, But That’s Not All…

July 24, 2025

Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board practices may violate transparency laws, say critics

Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board practices may violate transparency laws, say critics

July 23, 2025

“I’ve been following the work of the Abolitionist Law Center for quite a long time. If we’re going to begin the process of eliminating structural racism, we certainly have to start with prisons.”

Angela Y. Davis

Abolitionist Law Center
P.O. Box 23032
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
info@alcenter.org