Tag: #deathpenalty

Supreme Court Rules Mississippi Courts Misapplied Batson in Death-Row Case

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court says Mississippi courts improperly shut down Terry Pitchford’s Batson challenge over excluded Black jurors.

#law, #supremecourt, #batson, #deathpenalty

Justice Department Restarts Federal Death Penalty, Restores Pentobarbital and Authorizes Firing Squad

Justice Department rescinds Biden-era moratorium, restores pentobarbital protocol, directs new execution methods including firing squad and seeks death sentences.

#deathpenalty, #justice, #capitalpunishment, #executions