Bill would require unanimous jury for death penalty — and apply retroactively
Rep. Chris England's bill would also apply in cases of judicial override, which the Legislature ended in 2017.
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There are issues that most of Alabama knows we need to address. I’ll write about them over and over again.
ACLU criticizes request for longer execution window
The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions.
Ivey asks Alabama Supreme Court for more time to carry out executions
Ivey suggested "death warrants" be extended past the 24-hour window when the process is delayed by a stay of execution.
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By contradicting Ivey on the execution moratorium, Marshall made clear that respect for decency and law aren't important to him.
Marshall: “There is no moratorium on executions in Alabama”
Marshall said he supports Ivey's review of the state's procedures, but said the death penalty cannot be indefinitely put on pause as victim's seek justice.
Alabama advocacy groups praise Ivey’s execution moratorium
Advocacy groups took issue with Ivey's messaging, but welcomed the halt on executions with the opportunity for reform.
Gov. Kay Ivey announces moratorium on executions, orders “top-to-bottom review”
The governor asked the attorney general not to seek additional executions for other incarcerated people until after "a top-to-bottom review."
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Alabama has lost the moral high ground required to stand as executioner. It should at least pause executions until it regains it.
Execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith halted after failed attempt to find vein
Commissioner John Hamm assured Ivey that the Department of Corrections was prepared to carry out the death sentence successfully, only to fail again.