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Inmate dies in Philadelphia jail – 14th death in custody this year

Inmate dies in Philadelphia jail – 14th death in custody this year

Meet the 2023 Citizens of the Year

Meet the 2023 Citizens of the Year

A dying man won release from prison after Spotlight PA highlighted his case. It shouldn’t be that hard, advocates say.

A dying man won release from prison after Spotlight PA highlighted his case. It shouldn’t be that hard, advocates say.

Rally demands urgent action to address Philly jails human rights crisis

Rally demands urgent action to address Philly jails human rights crisis

ALC Statement | Charges Dismissed Against Officer Who Killed Eddie Irizzary

ALC Statement | Charges Dismissed Against Officer Who Killed Eddie Irizzary

Smith v. City of Philadelphia

Smith v. City of Philadelphia

Remick et. Al. v. City of Philadelphia

Remick et. Al. v. City of Philadelphia

‘That officer got out of the car with specific intent to do harm’

‘That officer got out of the car with specific intent to do harm’

Core Campaigns

Philadelphia Jails

“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