Newly released arguments reveal Supreme Court’s disputes over death penalty cases
The Supreme Court shined an unusual light Monday on its internal squabbling over the death penalty, with the justices making public more than 30 pages of arguments on issues they decided weeks ago.
New Hampshire governor vetoes death penalty abolishment
Lawmakers are likely to override Gov. Chris Sununu's decision in the fall.
Texas bans all clergy from executions after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court blocked the execution of a Buddhist man who said his religious freedom would be violated if his spiritual adviser couldn't accompany him.
Supreme Court rules against Missouri inmate with rare health issue
The Supreme Court said Monday that Missouri can execute an inmate who argued his medical condition will result in severe pain if he is given death-causing drugs.
Capital punishment has been abolished entirely in 20 states, and four now have moratoriums on the practice.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the death penalty "a failure" that has discriminated against people who are mentally ill, poor or minorities.
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Despite feeling unqualified to provide legal advice, Bryan Stevenson discovered that just “showing up" for others can make a huge difference in their lives.
The new teaching, contained in Catechism No. 2267, says the previous policy is outdated, that there are other ways to protect the common good, and that the church should instead commit itself to working to end capital punishment.
