News & Commentary about Capital Punishment
The Capital Punishment Project works toward the repeal of the death penalty in the United States through strategic litigation, advocacy, public education, and training programs for capital defense teams.
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Sep 22, 2020
New Data Connect the Federal Executions and a COVID-19 Outbreak in Indiana
Aug 26, 2020
Not Even a Global Pandemic Could Stop the Federal Government from Pursuing a String of Back-to-Back Executions This Summer
Jul 2, 2020
The Federal Government’s Decision to Proceed with Executions During the Pandemic Puts Me in an Impossible Position
Feb 27, 2020
“Do Not Kill in My Name” – How Colorado Finally Repealed the Death Penalty
Dec 13, 2019
The Death Penalty in 2019: A Year of Incredible Progress, Marred by Unconscionable Executions
Oct 4, 2019
Texas Plans to Execute Jewish Man Denied a Fair Trial by an Anti-Semitic Judge
Aug 23, 2019
Will North Carolina's Supreme Court Allow Racism to Remain a Persistent Factor in its Death Penalty?