Content warning: This email discusses state-sanctioned murder.
Our hearts are heavy.
On Thursday, December 10th, Brandon Bernard was executed by the United States Government after being sentenced for his involvement in a crime when he was 18. He was 40 years old.
Over the past 36 hours, we’ve mourned this murder at the hands of our government and our thoughts are with Brandon’s family. But it’s not enough, we need to demand action and justice. We must abolish the death penalty.
The Trump administration has three more federal executions planned before Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take office.
It’s unacceptable for any elected leader in this day and age to support the death penalty. That’s why Alexandria signed on as an early co-sponsor of this bill.
State-sanctioned murder is not justice and it never will be. The death penalty is a devastating tool of oppression and it has no place in our society.
Since its inception, the death penalty has been marked by racial bias, wrongful convictions, and disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable. It is cruel and ineffective at protecting public safety. It is racist and wrong.
It’s no surprise then that the Trump administration resumed the death penalty after a 17-year hiatus – making Brandon’s the ninth federal execution since Trump took office. Despite enormous pressure to stop the execution, Trump declined to act.
It is the responsibility of Congress to act as the moral conscience of our country and listen to the majority of Americans who are demanding an end to this cruelty. Every letter helps put more pressure on members of Congress to support Rep. Pressley’s legislation and end the death penalty.
Together we can stop state-sanctioned murder and make sure that no more Americans are condemned to death at the hands of our criminal justice system.
With resolve,
Team AOC
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