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Mumia Abu-Jamal Says Health Is Suffering, Blames Prison Guards

Political prisoner testified to a judge Friday.
12/18/2015

Ex-death Row Inmate Mumia to Get Hearing Over Medical Care

Abu-Jamal's lawyers say he was denied proper medical care.
12/02/2015

Mumia Abu-Jamal in Critical Condition at Hospital

His attorney, supporters claim prison won't reveal why.
03/31/2015

ACLU Joins Fight Over Pennsylvania Law Curbing Inmate Speech

Law was signed after Mumia Abu-Jamal made a recorded speech.
01/09/2015
Mumia Abu-Jamal Moved to General Prison Population - For the first time since his arrest for the murder of a Philadelphia police officer three decades ago, former Black Panther and former death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal was moved into the general prison population on Friday.(Photo: Lisa Terry/Getty Images)

Abu-Jamal's Commencement Speech Prompts Victims' Rights Bill

The bill aims to protect victims from "mental anguish."
10/07/2014
One Black Lawyer Presented to the Supreme Court This Term

Commentary: The Senate’s Uncourageous Civil Rights Vote

Debo Adegbile would have been a fierce advocate.
03/06/2014

The Nays Have It: Senate Rejects Obama Pick for Top Civil Rights Post

Debo Adegbile had been with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
03/05/2014

Senate Panel Approves Nomination of Debo Adegbile to Justice Dept. Post

The Senate Committee voted 10-8 to approve Adegbile.
02/07/2014