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Conditions of Confinement

Allegheny County Jail's new warden draws praise, even from the lockup's fiercest critics

Allegheny County Jail's new warden draws praise, even from the lockup's fiercest critics

June 01, 2025

Here’s what 7 lawsuits in 5 years against 1 Allegheny County Jail sergeant tell us about the correctional system

Here’s what 7 lawsuits in 5 years against 1 Allegheny County Jail sergeant tell us about the correctional system

May 27, 2025

This Pennsylvania County Banned Restraint Chairs at its Jail. Public Data Was Key.

This Pennsylvania County Banned Restraint Chairs at its Jail. Public Data Was Key.

May 15, 2025

Philadelphia Measure Would Bolster Oversight for the City’s Deadly Jails

Philadelphia Measure Would Bolster Oversight for the City’s Deadly Jails

May 13, 2025

May 15: Still We Rise Freedom Coalition General Meeting

May 15: Still We Rise Freedom Coalition General Meeting

April 29, 2025

Philly’s jail population has reached its lowest level in recent memory

Philly’s jail population has reached its lowest level in recent memory

April 10, 2025

Council, advocates rally support for prison oversight ballot measure

Council, advocates rally support for prison oversight ballot measure

April 09, 2025

Council, advocates rally support for prison oversight ballot measure

Council, advocates rally support for prison oversight ballot measure

April 09, 2025

March 2025 Newsletter

March 2025 Newsletter

April 01, 2025

Jun. 4: Solidarity Not Solitary Day of Action

Jun. 4: Solidarity Not Solitary Day of Action

March 31, 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