Death Penalty

James Ford, a 64-year-old man sentenced to death for the 1997 murders of Greg and Kimberly Malnory, is set to be executed by the State of Florida on Thursday, February 13, at 6 pm. Having spent more than 25 years on death row, Ford’s case has become a focal point in the debate over the

Exciting News: A Push to End the Death Penalty in Indiana! We’re seeing a major shift in the fight to end the death penalty—and this time, it’s happening in the deep-red state of Indiana! Republican state lawmakers have introduced HB 1030, a bill that aims to abolish capital punishment in the state. This is a

As the fight for justice and fairness continues, we ask for your support in two crucial cases that bring to light the flaws in our criminal justice system. Both Steven Nelson in Texas and James Ford in Florida are facing imminent executions, despite significant concerns regarding their convictions and sentences. We urge you to stand

The president’s executive order, “Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety,” issued on his first day in office, represents a drastic shift back toward a punitive approach to criminal justice. This order repeals the federal moratorium on executions, expands the use of the death penalty, and aims to reverse years of progress that have

The winter holidays can be a difficult time for many people, but for those incarcerated on California’s death row, it can feel especially isolating. This year, Death Penalty Focus is once again sponsoring #HolidayRowWriters, a heartfelt initiative that encourages people to send holiday cards to individuals who have been sentenced to death in California. If

Support for the Death Penalty at Historic Low, Gallup Reports Support for the death penalty in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level since the early 1970s, with only 53% of Americans now backing capital punishment, according to a recent Gallup poll. This marks a significant decline from previous decades, with support consistently above