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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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Joe Biden speaking in front of several American flags.

Feb 3, 2023

The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?

The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?
The California State Capitol building.

Jan 20, 2023

To Root Out Racism in the Criminal Legal System, We Can’t Fear Too Much Justice

To Root Out Racism in the Criminal Legal System, We Can’t Fear Too Much Justice
Khorry Ramey with Kevin Johnson Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.

Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.
Am antique jury’s box.

Aug 30, 2022

The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries
Stars on the American flag.

Aug 12, 2022

To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ACLU Goes to the States

To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ACLU Goes to the States
A photo of a prison gas chamber.

Jun 2, 2022

Using Cyanide Gas in Executions is an Affront to Jewish Values

Using Cyanide Gas in Executions is an Affront to Jewish Values
A gurney with straps.

Apr 21, 2022

Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution

Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution
A photo of President Biden in the Oval Office wearing a mask.

Jan 24, 2022

One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Photo of Damon

Sep 20, 2021

Remembering Damon Thibodeaux, Who Survived Death Row

Remembering Damon Thibodeaux, Who Survived Death Row
People in prison housed in a room with three-tiered bunk beds.

Apr 27, 2021

The Unhappy 25th Birthday of Two Tough-on-Crime Era Laws That Have Deadly Consequences for Incarcerated People

The Unhappy 25th Birthday of Two Tough-on-Crime Era Laws That Have Deadly Consequences for Incarcerated People