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Nikki Grant stands at Love Park and speaks into a microphone

VIDEO: Nikki Grant Speaks at People's Budget May Day Action

May 4, 2021
On May 1st, Amistad Law Project Policy Director Nikki Grant spoke at the Philly People’s Budget May Day Action. People in Philadelphia should be able...
A graphic shows Marthea Brown holding a sign that says Mercy and Redemption and has text that reads 'The Struggle for Second Chances

Monday, May 3rd: Join Us Forum on the Struggle For Second Chances

April 30, 2021
Some officials like to speak about ‘rehabilitation’ for those who are incarcerated, but our criminal justice system is based on punishment and control...
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Introducing Our 'Practical Abolition' Animated Series!

April 25, 2021
Sending people armed with guns to respond to mental health crises and public nuisance complaints is dangerous. It is often counterproductive and...
Kris Henderson of Amistad Law Project interview Yvonne Newkirk with a film crew from Bonfire Media Collective

Everyday Philadelphians Want to #DefundThePolice Documentary Released!

April 25, 2021
We’re excited to present this short film about why people from across Philadelphia want to #DefundThePolice​. While some in the media have sough to...
A graphic read 'We're Hiring An Organizer' and 'Build The Power of Incarcerated People and Their Families' and 'Get New People Organize and Build Base' and features a picture of the staff of Amistad Law Project

We're Hiring An Organizer

April 17, 2021
Amistad Law Project is hiring a new organizer! Contact us at amistad@amistadlaw.org to apply. About Amistad Law Project: Amistad Law Project is a...