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Death by Incarceration

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In Historic Ruling, PA Supreme Court Abolishes Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder

In Historic Ruling, PA Supreme Court Abolishes Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder

March 26, 2026

Compassionate release expansion among justice reforms with bipartisan state House support

Compassionate release expansion among justice reforms with bipartisan state House support

February 19, 2026

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

Lawmakers confirm Shapiro’s Board of Pardons nomination over objections

Lawmakers confirm Shapiro’s Board of Pardons nomination over objections

February 09, 2026

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Confirm Shapiro's Controversial Board of Pardons Nomination

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Confirm Shapiro's Controversial Board of Pardons Nomination

February 09, 2026

Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin

February 04, 2026

Ten Things You Can Do to Free Mumia

Ten Things You Can Do to Free Mumia

February 04, 2026

Feb. 5: Submerged – Healing, The Carceral System, and Restorative Justice

Feb. 5: Submerged – Healing, The Carceral System, and Restorative Justice

February 03, 2026

Derek Lee Case Update: Still awaiting PA Supreme Court ruling

Derek Lee Case Update: Still awaiting PA Supreme Court ruling

January 15, 2026

A 72-year-old woman imprisoned for over half a century was released after her life sentence was commuted

A 72-year-old woman imprisoned for over half a century was released after her life sentence was commuted

January 08, 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