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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

Ten Things You Can Do to Free Mumia

Ten Things You Can Do to Free Mumia

February 04, 2026

York County Leads Pennsylvania in Restraint Chair Use, Despite Deadly History

York County Leads Pennsylvania in Restraint Chair Use, Despite Deadly History

January 21, 2026

Feb. 10: Solidarity Not Solitary Coalition Quarterly Meeting

Feb. 10: Solidarity Not Solitary Coalition Quarterly Meeting

January 07, 2026

Jan. 20: Philly Jails POBA General Meeting

Jan. 20: Philly Jails POBA General Meeting

January 07, 2026

Pennsylvania Superior Court denies Jerome

Pennsylvania Superior Court denies Jerome "Hoagie" Coffey's criminal appeal

January 06, 2026

Pa. Supreme Court to hear appeal on Allegheny County Jail leg shackles, could upend voter referendum

Pa. Supreme Court to hear appeal on Allegheny County Jail leg shackles, could upend voter referendum

December 15, 2025

International Human Rights Day 2025 | Connections to ALC's Mission and Ethos

International Human Rights Day 2025 | Connections to ALC's Mission and Ethos

December 10, 2025

Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Supporters Demand Medical Care for Him and Aging Prisoners

Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Supporters Demand Medical Care for Him and Aging Prisoners

December 09, 2025

Dec. 18: Philly Jails 101 – Prison Oversight Board Advocates Coalition Orientation

Dec. 18: Philly Jails 101 – Prison Oversight Board Advocates Coalition Orientation

December 01, 2025

“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