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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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May 2, 2014

U.N. Human Rights Chief: Stop Lethal Injection in U.S.

U.N. Human Rights Chief: Stop Lethal Injection in U.S.

May 1, 2014

Failed Experiments: Stop All Lethal Injections Now

Failed Experiments: Stop All Lethal Injections Now

Apr 16, 2014

How Racial Bias Corrupts Juries

How Racial Bias Corrupts Juries

Mar 24, 2014

30 Years a Prisoner

30 Years a Prisoner

Mar 13, 2014

Florida Prosecutor Goes on Killing Spree

Florida Prosecutor Goes on Killing Spree

Mar 9, 2014

U.S. Human Rights Record Undergoes International Scrutiny

U.S. Human Rights Record Undergoes International Scrutiny

Jan 23, 2014

Texas Shouldn't – BUT JUST DID – Execute a Mexican National

Texas Shouldn't – BUT JUST DID – Execute a Mexican National

Jan 16, 2014

New Execution Methods Can’t Disguise Same Old Death Penalty Problems

New Execution Methods Can’t Disguise Same Old Death Penalty Problems

Jan 6, 2014

The Truth About Choosing Between Life and Death

The Truth About Choosing Between Life and Death

Dec 31, 2013

Counting Down to the End of the Death Penalty

Counting Down to the End of the Death Penalty