Pope Francis has ordered a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to assert “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person” Read more here. This is an historic development. The Pope’s declaration may put Catholic politicians and officials, who support executions, in a difficult position. Read…
New Florida Death Warrant
Florida Governor Scott has signed a Death Warrant and ordered the execution of Jose Jimenez for Tuesday, August 14th at 6pm ET. Jimenez was sentenced to death in 1994 after being convicted of killing Phyllis Minas. Please contact Gov. Rick Scott now with the direct action tool developed in partnership with Equal Justice USA. Gov. Scott had been ordering a new execution every…
Repeal Passes in New Hampshire!
The Republican-controlled House voted 223 to 116 to repeal the death penalty! Last month, the Republican-controlled Senate voted 14 to 10 for repeal. This comes on the Opening Day Ceremony of the EJI Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. Read more here. New Hampshire Gov. Sununu has said he will veto the legislation. Take Action Here: Thanks…