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Pence Criticized Over Call for “Expedited” Death Penalty for Mass Shooters
Experts on violence widely agree that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent.
Calls Grow for Gov. John Bel Edwards to Commute Sentences of Death Row Prisoners
The outgoing Democrat has two weeks to commute the sentences. His potential GOP successor plans to restart executions.
Trump Suggests Hunter Biden Deserved “Death Penalty” Over Tax Crimes
The prosecutor in question, U.S. Attorney David Weiss, was nominated by Trump in 2018.
Right-Wingers Push Death Penalty Reinstatement Bills as Part of Hardline Agenda
The same forces that are attacking abortion, trans health care and racial justice are also pushing for more executions.
2 Former Alabama Governors Call for Commuting Dozens of Death Row Convictions
“We have come over time to see the flaws in our nation’s justice system,” the two former governors said.
Oklahoma Parole Board Denies Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip
Glossip’s execution is set for May 18 even though the state’s own attorney general sought to vacate the conviction.
A Draconian New Anti-LGBTQ Bill in Uganda Could Impose Death Penalty
Frank Mugisha, a leading Ugandan LGBTQ and human rights activist, discusses the legislation.
States Try to Hide Their Execution Methods as Drugmakers Hinder Lethal Injection
States are getting around suppliers' refusal to provide execution drugs by using secretive and inhumane alternatives.
South Carolina Bill Would Subject Those Obtaining Abortions to Death Penalty
Critics say the bill is vague enough that it could punish those who have miscarriages or other complications as well.
Trump Is Planning His 2024 Campaign Around Expanding the Death Penalty
Trump has asked campaign staffers about using the guillotine as a form of punishment, too, according to a new report.