Urgent Call to Action: Medical Emergency for Imam Jamil Al-Amin

From the P.E.A.C.E News desk:

In January 2025, Arun Kundnani visited Imam Jamil Al-Amin—formerly known as H. Rap Brown—at the federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. Imam Jamil, a towering figure in both the Black liberation and Islamic movements, has been incarcerated for over two decades under circumstances that continue to raise concerns about justice and human rights. At 81 years old, his deteriorating health and the prison’s apparent medical neglect demand immediate attention.

A Forgotten Leader and a Systematic Silencing

For many, it may come as a shock to learn that Imam Jamil is still alive. His imprisonment, far from merely punitive, appears designed to erase his legacy from public consciousness. Arun Kundnani’s previous visit in August 2021 was only secured through an arduous legal battle, and his recent attempt to interview Imam Jamil faced similar resistance. Despite the involvement of legal clinics from Cornell and Arizona State University, prison authorities blocked the recording of their conversation—presumably to prevent documented evidence of the medical neglect he is suffering.

Medical Crisis: A Case of Abuse, Not Treatment

Recent photos of Imam Jamil have shown a severe, untreated facial swelling. Kundnani’s visit confirmed the dire situation. On the second day of his visit, Imam Jamil was taken to a hospital. However, instead of receiving appropriate medical care, his condition was mishandled—medical staff attempted to lance the swelling, failed, and sent him back to prison with no diagnosis or treatment. The swelling has since affected his ability to eat and hear, yet prison officials continue to deprive him of proper medical intervention.

For an 81-year-old man battling multiple myeloma, past strokes, and other critical conditions, such neglect is not just cruel—it is life-threatening.

Demanding Immediate Action: Emergency Medical Transfer

This situation cannot be ignored. There is an urgent campaign calling for Imam Jamil Al-Amin to be transferred to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Butner in North Carolina, where he can receive the specialized care he urgently needs. Additionally, his legal case is under review by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit, and his isolation in Arizona severely hampers his ability to fight for justice.

Take Action in Three Minutes

Supporters can help by sending an email or making a phone call to demand his transfer. Here’s how:

Email Action:

Send a request to the Federal Bureau of Prisons demanding his emergency transfer.

To:

• BOP-HSD-MedicalDesignations@bop.gov
• BOP-CPD-DSC-PolicyCorrespondence-S@bop.gov
• TCX-ExecAssistant-S@bop.gov
• info@bop.gov

Subject Line: Emergency Medical Transfer Request for Imam Jamil Al-Amin #99974-555

Message Template:

Dear Designation and Sentence Computation Center, USP Tucson, and BOP Central Office Staff,

I am writing to request the emergency medical transfer of Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Register Number: 99974-555, from USP Tucson, Arizona, to FMC Butner, North Carolina. Imam Jamil is 81 years old and suffering from a severe, untreated facial growth, in addition to multiple myeloma, past strokes, and other life-threatening conditions.

He was wrongfully transferred into federal custody in 2007 despite not being charged, convicted, or sentenced for a federal crime. His case is currently under review, and keeping him isolated in Arizona denies him fair legal representation.

For these reasons, I urge the Federal Bureau of Prisons to immediately transfer Imam Jamil to FMC Butner for proper medical care and to be closer to his legal team and family.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Phone Calls:

Call the following numbers and demand his transfer:

• Federal Bureau of Prisons Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC): 972-352-4400 (Press 1 for operator)
• USP Tucson, Arizona: 520-663-5000 (Press 0 for a 24/7 operator)
• Federal Bureau of Prisons Headquarters, Health Services Division: 202-307-3055 (Press 6)

Talking Points:

• Imam Jamil Al-Amin, 81 years old, is facing life-threatening health conditions.
• His untreated facial swelling is causing severe pain, difficulty swallowing, and hearing impairment.
• He is a respected civil rights leader and human rights activist who has been wrongfully imprisoned for 24 years.
• His case is under review, and his current imprisonment location obstructs his legal process.
• Immediate transfer to FMC Butner is critical for his survival and fair legal proceedings.

Mail-in Option:

For those who prefer to send a physical letter, address it to:

Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office
Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC)
Grand Prairie Office Complex
346 Marine Forces Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

USP Tucson, Arizona
U.S. Penitentiary
9300 South Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85756

Federal Bureau of Prisons Health Services Division
Assistant Director, Rear Admiral Chris Bina
Central Office HQ
320 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20534

Why This Matters

The mistreatment of Imam Jamil Al-Amin is not just a personal tragedy—it is a symptom of a broader issue of neglect and abuse within the prison system, particularly against political prisoners and aging incarcerated individuals. His case reflects a pattern of silencing voices that have historically challenged the status quo.

We must act now to prevent further suffering and ensure he receives the care he needs. Spread the word, take action, and demand justice for Imam Jamil Al-Amin.

Art as a Call to Action: Own a Piece of the Movement

Justice is not just fought in the courts—it is fought through art, activism, and the unwavering demand for truth.

This powerful artwork, “H. Rap Brown featuring C-Note” by Revolutionary Prison Artist Joedee, stands as a visual testament to the struggle against wrongful imprisonment. It depicts Imam Jamil Al-Amin (formerly H. Rap Brown), a civil rights leader erased from mainstream history, alongside C-Note, The King of Prison Hip Hop—one of the most prolific prison artists in the world.

But this is more than a portrait. This piece represents the intersection of art, activism, and Hip Hop as a form of resistance against systemic oppression.

C-Note, a volunteer at P.E.A.C.E. (Parole Elder Abuse & Civil Rights Education), has dedicated his voice and platform to exposing elder abuse in the prison system, just as Imam Jamil now faces. The injustice Imam Jamil suffers today—denied medical treatment, isolated from his legal team—is the very crisis P.E.A.C.E. was created to fight.

This artwork is not just a reminder—it is a rallying cry.

Support the Fight: Own the Artwork

By purchasing a print of this work, you are not just collecting art—you are directly supporting the movement to free elderly prisoners from unjust conditions. You are helping to amplify C-Note’s mission with P.E.A.C.E. and ensuring that Imam Jamil Al-Amin’s story is not forgotten.

Purchase the artwork here

Justice is a movement. Art is its voice. Own a piece of that fight today.