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Philadelphia stands out for its approach for revisiting felony murder in Pa.

Philadelphia stands out for its approach for revisiting felony murder in Pa.

August 17, 2026

Mumia Abu-Jamal legal supporters appeal to UN to examine his case

Mumia Abu-Jamal legal supporters appeal to UN to examine his case

August 09, 2026

Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal’s petition to United Nations

Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal’s petition to United Nations

August 04, 2026

Dave Zirin on FIFA Corruption, Visiting Mumia Abu-Jamal & the Lasting Legacy of Historian Howard Zinn

Dave Zirin on FIFA Corruption, Visiting Mumia Abu-Jamal & the Lasting Legacy of Historian Howard Zinn

August 03, 2026

Mumia Abu-Jamal Takes Nearly 45-Year Prison Fight to the United Nations

Mumia Abu-Jamal Takes Nearly 45-Year Prison Fight to the United Nations

July 30, 2026

Mumia Abu-Jamal: Advocacy groups submit petition to United Nations calling for action

Mumia Abu-Jamal: Advocacy groups submit petition to United Nations calling for action

July 29, 2026

Local, international death penalty opponents meet in Paris for annual discussions

Local, international death penalty opponents meet in Paris for annual discussions

July 08, 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

After Hunter Biden’s pardon, Philadelphia criminal justice advocates call on President Biden to pardon more inmates

After Hunter Biden’s pardon, Philadelphia criminal justice advocates call on President Biden to pardon more inmates

December 04, 2024

“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