A great op-ed from Rep. Ben Waxman about the need for PA to invest in rehabilitation for incarcerated people rather than perpetual punishment.

Thank you, Rep. Ben Waxman for urging your colleagues to do more to honor the humanity of people in PA prisons.

cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2024/0…

Felony murder (and similar statutes like Texas's law of parties) leads to bizarre, inhumane outcomes, including extreme sentences for people with little culpability. Proud of Amistad Law Project, @AbolishionistLC, & The CCR's challenge of these cruel sentences in Derek Lee's case.

Aqeela Sherrills’ (Aqeela sherrills) groundbreaking work in violence prevention is spreading to other cities, doing what police can't do: helping resolve conflicts before they turn violent.

nytimes.com/interactive/20…

I am so honored to have my name on one of the Amicus briefs as a former PA Board of Pardons Secretary, and to be a part of FAMM Foundation who also signed an Amicus.

Life without parole for felony murder is unconstitutional.

I am hopeful the Court agrees ✊🏽

Derek Lee is challenging the constitutionality of life without parole for felony murder––with support from victims, corrections officials, prosecutors, and Governor Shapiro.

Read our full statement with Abolitionist Law Center + The CCR: amistadlaw.org/news/historic-…

Ghani speaking truth to power as usual, making clear that redemption is a collective responsibility and obligation. If folks like him took ownership for the harm they caused, the government—in Pa. and elsewhere—needs to do the same.

.Robert Saleem Holbrook at today’s Coalition to Abolish Death by Incarceration (CADBI) rally.

As ALC Amistad Law Project & The CCR challenge DBI sentencing, Saleem reminds us of the power of the people to build a movement. To combine litigation with organizing & being there for each other.

so much love and liberation today!

Hundreds of people—mothers, grandmothers, sons, fathers, siblings, friends, and chosen family—are rallying at the State Capitol in Harrisburg to demand an end to Death By Incarceration.

Our theme this year is WE ARE MORE.

Nabil Zebib’s story of advocating for the release of the man who killed his father is a reminder that many victims of violence don't endorse perpetual punishment for the person who harmed their loved one. Many hope for a process of restorative justice.

metrotimes.com/news/opinion-m…

After spending 25 years in prison, our dear friend and client Clinton Walker has come home!

Please donate to support him in this huge transition. It'll go to basic necessities like clothes, toiletries, transportation. Any amount will be a tremendous gift!
donorbox.org/help-clinton-h…

Amistad’s Policy Director Nikki Grant spoke to City Council today urging them to increase funding for mobile crisis teams, harm reduction, and social services that keep all Philadelphians safe.

The Mayor’s budget cuts mobile crisis funding. We can’t afford to go backwards.

Ezra Bozeman -a man who has served nearly half a century in prison- was recently paralyzed and his health is deteriorating rapidly.

Read this profile by CNN: cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/…

Join our call for Governor Josh Shapiro to grant him reprieve: amistadlaw.org/news/gov-shapi…

This is the one day set aside for public testimony as Philadelphia City Council considers the Mayor’s budget proposal.

We were supposed to have the floor at 1:30. At almost 3pm, we still haven’t gotten a chance to speak.

People took off work to testify. This is unacceptable.

Ezra Bozeman is highly regarded as a source of love and strength for folks inside and outside prison. He emerged from a recent surgery completely paralyzed and we’re calling on Governor Josh Shapiro to grant him reprieve.

Check out this profile of him in CNN

cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/…

This Thursday at 6PM! Free RSVP: blackstarfest.org/events/screeni…