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Court denies man’s freedom after more than 30 years in prison; supporters call decision ‘legally incorrect’ and the fight continues

Court denies man’s freedom after more than 30 years in prison; supporters call decision ‘legally incorrect’ and the fight continues

February 18, 2026

Feb. 17: Empire City – Live

Feb. 17: Empire City – Live

February 17, 2026

Mar. 2: Pack the Court for Jung v. City of Philadelphia

Mar. 2: Pack the Court for Jung v. City of Philadelphia

February 16, 2026

South Philly Family Takes City to Trial For Lethal Failures that Caused Tragic Death of Diabetic Father

South Philly Family Takes City to Trial For Lethal Failures that Caused Tragic Death of Diabetic Father

February 16, 2026

Movement Mondays – A P3 Academy Initiative

Movement Mondays – A P3 Academy Initiative

February 13, 2026

Mar. 10: Tell Allegheny County: No Collaboration with ICE

Mar. 10: Tell Allegheny County: No Collaboration with ICE

February 10, 2026

Is civil war imminent in the U.S.?

Is civil war imminent in the U.S.?

February 09, 2026

Lawmakers confirm Shapiro’s Board of Pardons nomination over objections

Lawmakers confirm Shapiro’s Board of Pardons nomination over objections

February 09, 2026

Feb. 10: No ICE Collaboration Between Allegheny County and ICE – New ordinance

Feb. 10: No ICE Collaboration Between Allegheny County and ICE – New ordinance

February 07, 2026

Feb. 24: Don't Believe Everything You Read

Feb. 24: Don't Believe Everything You Read

February 05, 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