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Philadelphia stands out for its approach for revisiting felony murder in Pa.

Philadelphia stands out for its approach for revisiting felony murder in Pa.

August 17, 2026

Pennsylvania ended automatic life sentences for felony murder. Here’s what happens next.

Pennsylvania ended automatic life sentences for felony murder. Here’s what happens next.

August 17, 2026

Mumia Abu-Jamal legal supporters appeal to UN to examine his case

Mumia Abu-Jamal legal supporters appeal to UN to examine his case

August 09, 2026

Who’s serving felony murder sentences in Pennsylvania prisons?

Who’s serving felony murder sentences in Pennsylvania prisons?

August 06, 2026

Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal’s petition to United Nations

Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal’s petition to United Nations

August 04, 2026

Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

Uncertainty ahead for people convicted of second degree murder amid legislative inaction

August 03, 2026

PA Supreme Court rejects extension for felony murder ruling

PA Supreme Court rejects extension for felony murder ruling

August 03, 2026

America’s Trash Can: Toxic Prisons and the Calculus of Disposability

America’s Trash Can: Toxic Prisons and the Calculus of Disposability

August 03, 2026

Editorial: Keeping a smart watch on jail technology

Editorial: Keeping a smart watch on jail technology

August 02, 2026

Lockup lookout: Allegheny County Jail goes high-tech for medical alerts

Lockup lookout: Allegheny County Jail goes high-tech for medical alerts

July 31, 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