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Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

Philadelphia ‘ICE Out’ legislation: Here’s what to know as City Council weighs bills

April 13, 2026

Justice Delayed: Joint Statement on the Postponed Vote on PA House Bill 443

Justice Delayed: Joint Statement on the Postponed Vote on PA House Bill 443

April 13, 2026

With 102 days until court deadline, Pa. advocates criticize delay on felony murder bill vote

With 102 days until court deadline, Pa. advocates criticize delay on felony murder bill vote

April 13, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania’s Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

April 12, 2026

Apr. 27: Felony Murder Law in PA After Commonwealth v. Lee – Discussion

Apr. 27: Felony Murder Law in PA After Commonwealth v. Lee – Discussion

April 10, 2026

Philadelphia’s Abolition School taps the ‘radical potential’ of political education

Philadelphia’s Abolition School taps the ‘radical potential’ of political education

April 08, 2026

Apr. 13: Philly Says ICE Out! City Council Hearing & First Vote

Apr. 13: Philly Says ICE Out! City Council Hearing & First Vote

April 06, 2026

Apr. 15: Felony Murder Law Action

Apr. 15: Felony Murder Law Action

April 06, 2026

Critics allege Allegheny County Jail doesn’t always notify family when inmates are hospitalized

Critics allege Allegheny County Jail doesn’t always notify family when inmates are hospitalized

April 03, 2026

Meet the Third Class of Post-Conviction Litigation Fellows

Meet the Third Class of Post-Conviction Litigation Fellows

April 02, 2026

“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