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Gov. Shapiro: Grant Reprieve to Ezra Bozeman, A Disabled Incarcerated Elder

April 17, 2024

Ezra Bozeman is a 68 year old severely disabled man who is incarcerated in PA state prison. Well respected by incarcerated people and prison staff...

Clinton Walker stands with Sean Damon, Nikki Grant and Kris Henderson after his release from SCI-Rockview

Our Client and Friend Clinton Walker is Free After Decades in Prison

April 16, 2024

We started working with Clinton Walker nearly seven years ago, just three years into our work as a nascent movement lawyering and organizing project...

Amistad staff smile with formerly incarcerated folks

Hub For Mercy: Help Your Loved One Navigate Commutation and Parole

April 3, 2024

We help each other find our way to freedom . In Pennsylvania everyday incarcerated people and their families grapple with the broken systems of...

image shows a flier that says 'Your Vote Was Cancelled and a boot crushing the word Vote

Thursday, April 4th: Defend Philly Voters and Speak Out Against ACT 40

April 3, 2024

We will not stand for the erasure of Philadelphians’ votes between elections. Late last year, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law to...

Members of unions and community groups rally for a people's budget

Our Statement on Mayor Cherelle Parker's FY 2025 Budget Address

March 14, 2024

There's much to commend in Mayor Parker's proposed budget. We are happy to hear about investments in: - community-led violence prevention - youth...