Join Us to Hear About a Transformative Social Movement Occurring Behind Bars; Pittsburgh, PA.

Nov 11, 2013 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Location: University of Pittsburgh Law School
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020

Solidarity In Solitary

Confinement

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 11

University of Pittsburgh Law School,

Room 113

3900 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Jules Lobel, Pitt Law Professor and Center for Constitutional Rights lawyer for Pelican Bay prisoners, will relate the inspiring story of inmates overcoming gang violence and racism as they fight for their human rights. Their struggle has included a hunger strike against California's arbitrary system of solitary confinement, which frequently locks down prisoners in solitary isolation for decades.

There will also be a presentation of current actions against solitary confinement in Pennsylvania and around the country and how citizens can help overturn this form of cruel and unusual punishment. For more information call 412-361-3022 or email Diane at mcmahond@thomasmertoncenter.org

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Sponsors: Thomas Merton Center, American Friends Service Committee of PA, Center for Constitutional Rights Pittsburgh, Lawyer Guild, University of Pittsburgh Law School Chapter, Human Rights Coalition/Fed-Up, Fight for Lifers West

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