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Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder

Pennsylvania court upends mandatory use of life-without-parole for second-degree murder

March 26, 2026

Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for 2nd-degree murder

Pa. Supreme Court strikes down mandatory life sentences for 2nd-degree murder

March 26, 2026

Mandatory life in prison for 2nd-degree murder is unconstitutional, Pa. Supreme Court rules

Mandatory life in prison for 2nd-degree murder is unconstitutional, Pa. Supreme Court rules

March 26, 2026

‘No Kings’ rally slated for Saturday

‘No Kings’ rally slated for Saturday

March 25, 2026

Breaking Down Amicus Briefs in Anthropic’s Fight with the Pentagon

Breaking Down Amicus Briefs in Anthropic’s Fight with the Pentagon

March 24, 2026

Heavy-Handed Probation and Parole in Pennsylvania Prevents People from Moving Forward

Heavy-Handed Probation and Parole in Pennsylvania Prevents People from Moving Forward

March 20, 2026

Prison oversight office, board move toward final approval

Prison oversight office, board move toward final approval

March 16, 2026

Mar. 31: A4JP Germantown Neighborhood Event

Mar. 31: A4JP Germantown Neighborhood Event

March 13, 2026

Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

March 05, 2026

Mar. 11: Know Your Rights Against ICE–101 Training

Mar. 11: Know Your Rights Against ICE–101 Training

March 04, 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