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Death by Incarceration

life sentence without the possibility of parole

Jun. 8: Second Chances for 2nd-Degree Day of Action

Jun. 8: Second Chances for 2nd-Degree Day of Action

May 18, 2026

When prisoners are locked up for life, how do they get out?

When prisoners are locked up for life, how do they get out?

May 14, 2026

Opinion: Pennsylvania must end its unconstitutional death-by-incarceration sentences

Opinion: Pennsylvania must end its unconstitutional death-by-incarceration sentences

May 04, 2026

May 5: PA Senate, You're on the Clock for 2nd-Degree!

May 5: PA Senate, You're on the Clock for 2nd-Degree!

May 04, 2026

May 12: Commonwealth v. Derek Lee Debrief #2

May 12: Commonwealth v. Derek Lee Debrief #2

May 04, 2026

Family members, advocates demand action after second-degree murder ruling

Family members, advocates demand action after second-degree murder ruling

April 29, 2026

Philadelphians Impacted by PA Supreme Court Ruling Call for Passage of House Bill 443

Philadelphians Impacted by PA Supreme Court Ruling Call for Passage of House Bill 443

April 29, 2026

May 4: Call-in Day to Support Second Chances for Second-Degree

May 4: Call-in Day to Support Second Chances for Second-Degree

April 28, 2026

Is there another chance for women sentenced to prison for life?

Is there another chance for women sentenced to prison for life?

April 28, 2026

I overcame a life without parole sentence. Now, more than 1,100 more are poised to join me in Pa.

I overcame a life without parole sentence. Now, more than 1,100 more are poised to join me in Pa.

April 27, 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