Death Penalty

Eight states have killed 20 so far this year; seven more executions are scheduled and the argument that Congress has the power to abolish the death penalty in the US

Eight states have killed 20 people so far this year, according to the Death Penalty Information Center https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/outcomes-of-death-warrants-in-2024 .* Seven more people are scheduled to be killed before year-end, and if carried out, 2024 will exceed the number killed last year. It has been a fast and furious killing spree. Five people were killed in one week, a number […]

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World Day Against the Death Penalty is Tomorrow, October 10

October 10 marks the annual World Day Against the Death Penalty, and we will be joining coalition partners across the country for the National Christian Prayer Call on the Death Penalty. During this event, you’ll hear from death row exoneree Sabrina Butler-Smith and murder victim family member David Taynor. We will take time to join

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Urgent Call to Action to Stop the Execution of Loran Cole & Another Death Sentence Overturned in Alameda County: The Impact of Prosecutorial Misconduct

The State of Florida is set to carry out the execution of Loran Cole next Thursday, and there is still time to take action to halt this decision—but your involvement is crucial. Why We Must Act Now Governor Ron DeSantis holds the power to stop Loran Cole’s execution. As the key executive authority, he is

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Call to Commute the death Sentence of Loran Cole, A Plea for Justice and Compassion much like when Governor Ron DeSantis enacted Heartbeat Protection Act

Thank you for signing the petition. Loran Cole has been sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of John Edwards, a crime that has profoundly impacted Edwards’ family and a surviving victim. While we mourn the loss and suffering inflicted upon Edwards’ loved ones, we believe that understanding Cole’s tragic past is crucial in evaluating

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The State of the Death Penalty Today is a Complex Landscape

The death penalty, one of the most contentious issues in the criminal justice system, remains a topic of heated debate across the United States and the world. Today, the landscape of capital punishment is marked by shifting public opinion, legal battles, and growing concerns over wrongful convictions and human rights. This article delves into the

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Register Now for “California’s Racially Discriminatory, Unconstitutional Death Penalty Statute” Webinar

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at noon Pacific, 3 p.m. Eastern, as we delve into the crucial issue of California’s racially discriminatory and unconstitutional death penalty statute. This free, hour-long webinar is a must-attend for anyone interested in criminal justice reform and the fight against systemic racism

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Death Penalty Focus, Trump plans to execute all 42 people on death row if reelected, SCOTUS denies immunity appeal from San Quentin, Larry Roberts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Arizona

Trump’s Vow to Ramp Up Federal Executions Sparks Controversy and Alarm. In a startling revelation, Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has unveiled a chilling plan to execute all 42 individuals currently on federal death row if he secures another term in office. The ominous declaration is buried within an extensive 877-page document titled “Project 2025,” outlining

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