DYK (#2) Texas Death Penalty– The Biggest Executioner
In 2018 Texas was responsible for more than half of executions nationwide. Continue reading DYK (#2) Texas Death Penalty– The Biggest Executioner
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Did You Know(DYK): Texas Death Penalty (#1)
Since the “modern” era of executions began in 1982, Texas has killed 558 people. Continue reading Did You Know(DYK): Texas Death Penalty (#1)
Stop These December Executions in Texas!
Write the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and call or tweet the governor about the upcoming execution of Joseph Garcia(999441) on December 4th and Alvin Braziel Jr.(999393) on December 11th. To write/call about upcoming executions: **See our guide here See also: Joseph Garcia’s case is a “Law of Parties” case, meaning that he was convicted of being involved in ( a robbery leading to) a … Continue reading Stop These December Executions in Texas!
World Day Against the Death Penalty: Saving Kwame Rockwell and Discussing Conditions in TDCJ(Updated)
(Update)Juan Segundo (#999520) was set to be executed on Wednesday October 10th. His execution has been stayed due to issues of low IQ that the courts will decide on at a later time. Kwame Rockwell, (#999570) who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia after his arrest, is set to be executed on October 24th, 2018. His lawyers are currently seeking a stay of execution due to his … Continue reading World Day Against the Death Penalty: Saving Kwame Rockwell and Discussing Conditions in TDCJ(Updated)
Texas Death Penalty Update– September 20th
Two executions coming up in the next week: Troy Clark and Daniel Acker both face executions, back-to-back on the 26th and 27th. Take Action Now! Call, tweet, or email the governor and Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for a stay of execution. Upcoming Execution Dates: All dates: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/upcoming-executions Emanuel Kemp Execution Delay Sought for Emanuel Kemp Kemp’s lawyer has requested DNA testing … Continue reading Texas Death Penalty Update– September 20th
Upcoming Actions and Events
Our goal is to post weekly updates on upcoming actions and events, as well as keep them maintained on our events page. Here is our first list, which will surely grow! Do you have one to add? June: Beginning June 19th: Support the Juneteenth Prisoner Strike! This includes showing a documentary like “13th”, even if it’s just to some friends, doing a letter writing, … Continue reading Upcoming Actions and Events
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