On July 15, the federal government plans to execute Wesley Purkey, a 68-year-old man with multiple brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. The law is clear. Under the Constitution, an execution can only be carried out when the prisoner understands why he is being executed. Read more here.
American conservatives are pushing for the repeal of the death penalty
The federal government’s enthusiasm for executions is at odds with many Republican-led states. Read more here.
Column: Begin reform of justice system by ending racist, expensive death penalty
As Ohio grapples with the dual challenges of racial injustice and the COVID-19 epidemic, lawmakers should look no further than the state’s death penalty if they want to address systemic justice issues, as well as the state budget crunch. Read more here.