FROM THE ALC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Robert Saleem Holbrook is a leading abolitionist thinker, organizer, and activist. His activism on behalf of incarcerated people and his tireless work on behalf of all people facing state violence and oppression provide a model of leadership, courage, and perseverance. Saleem's work is an example of what it looks like to implement abolitionist theory into actual change on the ground and everyday practice. His relentless drive will build upon the Abolitionist Law Center's bold and transformative litigation, organizing, advocacy, and public education. In the legacy of those freedom dreamers who have come before him, Saleem demonstrates the power of hard work and imagination in our collective struggle to transform our society and push for radical change and liberation for all.”
- JAMELIA MORGAN
ALC BOARD PRESIDENT
"Saleem's appointment reflects the history, vision and mission of ALC, and that is to abolish class and race based mass incarceration in the United States, litigate on behalf of people whose human rights have been violated in prison, and to prioritize the struggle to acknowledge and free all U.S. held Political Prisoners. Saleem's life experience, involvement and community respect makes his appointment truly revolutionary. After having sacrificed decades in prison, we stand behind his dedication uttered in his own words: "Having been sentenced to death by incarceration as a juvenile, I am committed to doing everything I can to bring others home."
- JIHAD ABDULMUMIT
ALC BOARD MEMBER
FORMER POLITICAL PRISONER
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