capital punishment

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Stevenson leads the Equal Justice Initiative, based in Montgomery, and has been an influential figure in Newsom’s work to oppose capital punishment.

From Los Angeles Times

He told the court he "wouldn't say" he was in favour of capital punishment, adding: "But it is the biblical ideal for certain crimes."

From BBC

In announcing the 2021 moratorium, Garland noted concerns about how capital punishment disproportionately impacts people of color and the “arbitrariness” - or lack of consistency - in its application.

From Washington Times

While Americans increasingly oppose capital punishment, it is deeply entrenched.

From Seattle Times

BOISE, Idaho — Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older methods of capital punishment amid a nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs.

From Washington Times