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Call City Council: Demand Mobile Crisis Separate From Police

May 16, 2021
We’re making headway in our struggle for #CareNotCops, but we need you to raise your voices with us. We must take responsibilities away from armed law...
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Check Out Practical Abolition Part 2 'Violence Interrupters'

May 8, 2021
We’re proud to launch the second installment of our Practical Abolition animated series! We need to harness our creative energies to imagine the...
VIDEO: Kris Henderson speaks in front of the University of Pennsylvania police station next to people holding a banner that reads Police Free Penn

VIDEO: Kris Henderson Speaks at Police Free Penn Rally

May 6, 2021
On Tuesday, May 4th, Kris Henderson of Amistad Law Project joined University of Pennsylvania students with Police Free Penn to call for disarming and...
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VIDEO: PA Justice Alliance 'The Struggle for Second Chances' Forum

May 6, 2021
On Monday, May 3rd members of the PA Justice Alliance gathered virtually for a forum on 'The Struggle for Second Chances.' Some officials like to...
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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...