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Death by Incarceration

life sentence without the possibility of parole

These Women Face Death by Incarceration, But They’re Organizing for Their Lives

These Women Face Death by Incarceration, But They’re Organizing for Their Lives

April 21, 2023

Legal advocates seek to overturn no-parole sentencing in felony-murder case

Legal advocates seek to overturn no-parole sentencing in felony-murder case

September 21, 2022

Criminal justice advocates call for end to life without parole sentencing

Criminal justice advocates call for end to life without parole sentencing

September 09, 2022

I spent 14 years in solitary confinement. Here’s why we should end the practice.

I spent 14 years in solitary confinement. Here’s why we should end the practice.

August 08, 2022

Welcome Home Shakaboona!

May 12, 2022

Lawsuit Challenging Death By Incarceration Goes Before PA Supreme Court

April 13, 2022

Incarcerated Seniors Deserve a Chance to Come Home for the Holidays

Incarcerated Seniors Deserve a Chance to Come Home for the Holidays

December 13, 2021

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Weigh in on Death-By-Incarceration Lawsuit

October 25, 2021

After 51 Years in Prison, Arthur 'Cetewayo' Johnson is Released

After 51 Years in Prison, Arthur 'Cetewayo' Johnson is Released

August 11, 2021

Life Without Parole For 'Felony Murder': Pa. Case Targets Sentencing Law

Life Without Parole For 'Felony Murder': Pa. Case Targets Sentencing Law

February 04, 2021

“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