via former political prisoner Jalil Muntaqim

Greetings Imam Jamil Network & Friends:

It has been reported that doctors say Imam Jamil has 3 months to live. Allah, in His Grace, Mercy & Wisdom, knows best. However, Imam Jamil has reported that his mail is being slowed down and withheld. He has just received some dated back to September.

Let us please use the power Of our collective advocacy to relieve this further injustice on Imam Jamil by writing to Warden Thomas Scarantino to ensure Imam Jamil timely receives his mail.

Below is a sample letter for your use:

Warden Thomas Scarantino
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Butner
Old NC Highway 75
Butner, NC 27509

Re: Request for Timely Delivery of Mail for Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin (Reg. #99974-555)

Dear Warden Scarantino,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respectfully express concern regarding significant delays in the delivery of incoming mail addressed to inmate Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, currently housed at FMC Butner.

It has been brought to my attention that Imam Jamil has not been receiving his mail in a timely manner, and in some cases, important correspondence has been withheld or delayed for extended periods. As you know, timely delivery of mail is a fundamental right protected under federal guidelines and essential to an inmate’s ability to maintain communication with family, legal representatives, and outside support networks.

Time-sensitive and important mail is being delayed. Imam Jamil is currently awaiting important and time-sensitive information. Any delay or withholding of mail places unnecessary strain on his well-being and directly impacts his ability to receive critical updates, personal communication, and essential correspondence.

Respectful Request

With full respect for your leadership and the responsibilities of your staff, I am requesting the following:

1 A review of the mail processing timeline for Imam Jamil’s incoming correspondence.

2 Assurance that all mail addressed to him is delivered promptly, in accordance with Bureau of Prisons policy.

3 Clarification of any issues or procedural obstacles that may be causing delays, so they may be properly understood and addressed.

Ensuring timely mail delivery is a small administrative step that can significantly improve inmate care, transparency, and adherence to federal standards.

Closing

Thank you for taking the time to review this matter. I trust that, under your supervision, FMC Butner will ensure that Imam Jamil’s mail is handled promptly and in accordance with established regulations. I appreciate your attention and look forward to your response.

Respectfully,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]

Imam Jamil remains Spiritually & Mentally Strong. Separately, mail Imam Jamil a card of thanks, get well, of love for his life’s work and example.

Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin 99974-555
FMC Butner
PO Box 1600
Butner, NC 27509

It is crucial for the prison to know that a prisoner is not alone. It is crucial they know Imam’s family, friends and supporters care deeply and that he is not alone.

via Students for Imam Jamil al-Amin

With aching hearts, we share that Imam Jamil has an estimated prognosis of only 3 months to live following the gross neglect by the prison system of Imam Jamil’s cancerous tumor growth on his face.

✊🏽 Imam Jamil dedicated his life in service to the people and gave more love to us than we ever gave back to him. Now, in this critical time, let’s show our love to one of the greatest revolutionaries this country has ever known.

‼️ Imam Jamil has not received any of his mail in the last 2.5 months. We’re calling on everyone to write a handwritten letter to Imam Jamil with the details in the post.

🙏🏽 Share words of support, gratitude, and how Imam Jamil has impacted you.

❤️ Let’s make sure the Federal Medical Center’s P.O. Box overflows with letters to Imam Jamil to remind the prison that he is not forgotten.

Tag us on your story with your letter so we can amplify the love and support being sent to Imam Jamil.

#FreeHRapBrown#FreeImamJamil

Jamil  Al-Amin #99974-555
FMC Butner
P.O. BOX 1600
BUTNER, NC   27509

Via NYC ABC

We’ve finished the latest version of the NYC ABC “Illustrated Guide to Political Prisoners and Prisoners of War” and it’s available for viewing (and download) by clicking on the tab at the top of this page. This update includes updated mini-bios, photos, and address changes for several prisoners. Thankfully, this edition includes the removal of Jessica Reznicek.

Download the NYC Illustrated Guide to Political Prisoners

Xinachtli (Nahuatl, meaning “seed”) is a community organizer from Texas. Police informants were used to monitor Xinachtli’s organizing activities in the barrio. They were told Xinachtli was “typing legal papers,” “had many books” and was working on police brutality cases in Alpine. The police knew of Xinachtli’s history of community-based organizing and his legal skills. Xinachtli was recognized nationally and internationally as the national coordinator of the Ricardo Aldape Guerra Defense Committee, which led the struggle to free Mexican national Aldape Guerra from Texas’ death row after being framed by Houston police for allegedly killing a cop.

Xinachtli’s human rights work was recognized in Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Mexico and other countries. He was sentenced in Odessa, Texas on June 2-9, 1997 to 50 years in prison for defending himself by disarming a police officer drawing a weapon on him. The trial evidence clearly showed Xinachtli was the victim of witch hunts and a police-orchestrated conspiracy to frame or eliminate him.

Xinachtli is a member of the Certain Days collective.

More information: freealvaro.net

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Xinachtli* #255735
Post Office Box 660400
Dallas, Texas 75266-0400
*Address envelope to Alvaro Hernández.

Birthday: May 12

via NYC ABC

One part of NYC ABC‘s every-other-week Political Prisoner Letter-Writing Dinners is presenting updates and announcements. These typically relate to PPs, POWs, or are especially relevant to folks in NYC. Since February 2011, we’ve been printing and mailing hard copies of the updates and announcements to about a dozen imprisoned comrades.

In April 2013, along with Denver Anarchist Black Cross and Sacramento Prisoner Support, we expanded printing and mailing to include all U.S. held political prisoners and prisoners of war. As of September, 2014, that work has diffused over several support crews, collectives, and individuals.

On this page you will find an archive of what we’ve compiled since mid-March 2011. Please download and mail the current edition to prisoners with whom you correspond and share links with those who might be interested in doing the same.

Download the November 11, 2025 updates.