Press Releases
about Capital Punishment
Jul 03, 2018
ACLU of Nevada Files Suit Demanding Transparency in Next Week's Execution
The ACLU of Nevada filed suit today to obtain vital public records regarding the upcoming execution of Scott Dozier.
Death row inmate Scott Dozier is scheduled to be executed on Ju...
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
Mar 26, 2018
ACLU Files Court Challenge to State of Nebraska’s Execution Protocol
LINCOLN, Neb – The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska today announced a lawsuit challenging the state’s execution protocol, asserting that state officials hastily devel...
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
Mar 02, 2018
North Carolina’s Highest Court Will Hear Landmark Death Penalty Cases Involving Racial Bias
DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed today to hear cases that will decide whether three defendants of color should remain on death row despite documented eviden...
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
Nov 15, 2017
Ohio Must Enact Moratorium on Executions
Latest Botched Execution of Alva Campbell, Jr Shows Flaws with Lethal Injection Procedures
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
Aug 31, 2017
ACLU of Florida Statement on Florida Supreme Court Ruling Against State Attorney Aramis Ayala
MIAMI – The Florida Supreme Court today ruled 5-2 against central Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala in her case challenging Gov. Scott taking cases away from her after she dete...
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
Apr 28, 2017
Reports of Shaking and Convulsions During Kenneth Williams’ Execution Must Be Investigated
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At 11:05 pm CT, the state of Arkansas executed Kenneth Williams by lethal injection. Says Rita Sklar, executive director of the ACLU of Arkansas:
“Reports t...
Issue Areas:
Capital Punishment
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