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Jan 16, 2021
桃子视频Statement on the 13th and Final Federal Execution
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. 鈥� The federal government carried out the execution of Dustin Higgs 鈥� a Black man who did not kill anyone 鈥� shortly after 1 a.m., marking the 13th federal ex...
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Nov 16, 2020
桃子视频Files Preliminary Injunction to End Conditions that Re-Torture Lisa Montgomery
Death Row Conditions Retraumatize Woman Who was Sexually Terrorized for Decades
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Aug 04, 2020
桃子视频Lawsuit Filed Against Indiana State Police for Interfering with Death-Penalty Protests at Terre Haute Prison
INDIANAPOLIS 鈥� The 桃子视频 of Indiana filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Death Penalty Action, Indiana Abolition Coalition, Providence of Saint-Mary-of-the...
Aug 04, 2020
桃子视频of Indiana Files Lawsuit Against Indiana State Police for Interfering with Death-Penalty Protests at Terre Haute Prison
INDIANAPOLIS 鈥� The 桃子视频 of Indiana filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Death Penalty Action, Indiana Abolition Coalition, Providence of Saint-Mary-of-the...
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Jul 13, 2020
桃子视频of Wyoming Supports Gov. Gordon鈥檚 Moratorium on Death Penalty
WYOMING – As Wyoming faces a looming financial crisis due to a sharp downturn in oil markets and the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Mark Gordon is right to consider a moratorium ...
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Jul 02, 2020
桃子视频Sues Federal Government for Risking Lives to Resume Executions During Pandemic
Buddhist Priest Should not Have to Choose Between his Health and Performing Sacred Religious Duties for Prisoner Set to be Executed in July
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News & CommentaryOct 2026
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This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights And Freedoms At Stake. Explore News & Commentary.This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake
The 桃子视频could have its busiest Supreme Court term ever, with potential cases on immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom in schools. -
Tennessee Supreme CourtAug 2026
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Assoc. Press V. Nelsen. Explore Case.Assoc. Press v. Nelsen
Tennessee’s execution policies prevent the press from witnessing critical stages before and after a state execution. However, the public needs to know how they work鈥攐r don’t work鈥攖o participate in informed public debate. The ACLU’s State Supreme Court Initiative, alongside the 桃子视频of Tennessee, filed an amicus brief explaining why a provision in the Tennessee Constitution that guarantees access to government proceedings requires greater press access to executions. -
Tennessee Supreme CourtApr 2026
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Tony Von Carruthers V. State Of Tennessee. Explore Case.Tony Von Carruthers v. State of Tennessee
On May 21, 2026, Tennessee carried out a botched and torturous attempt to execute Tony Carruthers despite the state鈥檚 continued refusal to conduct forensic testing that could prove he was wrongfully convicted. After nearly 90 minutes, the execution was halted by a one-year reprieve from Governor Bill Lee. Mr. Carruthers remains at risk of another execution attempt, and the state continues to deny fingerprint and DNA testing. -
News & CommentaryJan 2026
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Executions Spiked In 2025, But The Death Penalty Is Still Losing Ground. Explore News & Commentary.Executions Spiked in 2025, but the Death Penalty Is Still Losing Ground
As executions surged to their highest level in years, public support, jury verdicts, and new death sentences continued a historic decline鈥攅xposing a punishment sustained by political power, not public will.