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An incarcerated man was hospitalized. His family and lawyer say they were “kept in the dark”

An incarcerated man was hospitalized. His family and lawyer say they were “kept in the dark”

August 27, 2025

Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded?

Why is Allegheny County Jail getting more crowded?

August 14, 2025

ALC Files Amicus Brief Challenging Juvenile Life Without Parole

ALC Files Amicus Brief Challenging Juvenile Life Without Parole

August 07, 2025

Devin Rouse Granted Release from Prison After 22 Years Fighting a Wrongful Conviction

Devin Rouse Granted Release from Prison After 22 Years Fighting a Wrongful Conviction

February 28, 2025

3rd Circ. Hints County's Probation Detainers Need Scrutiny

3rd Circ. Hints County's Probation Detainers Need Scrutiny

February 19, 2025

Feb. 19: Court Support for Horton v. Rangos

Feb. 19: Court Support for Horton v. Rangos

February 18, 2025

Jan. 9: Court Watch Orientation

Jan. 9: Court Watch Orientation

January 09, 2025

Life sentences fall in Pennsylvania but are still among highest in nation

Life sentences fall in Pennsylvania but are still among highest in nation

January 08, 2025

ALC Joins Legal Advocates in Urging Parker Administration to Abandon Proposed

ALC Joins Legal Advocates in Urging Parker Administration to Abandon Proposed "Neighborhood Wellness Courts"

January 07, 2025

Philadelphia events demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal

Philadelphia events demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal

December 13, 2024

“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