John,
We’re making progress against the abomination that is the death penalty.
22 states have no death penalty, and in 2020 alone, voters elected reform prosecutors who oppose the death penalty in cities representing 11% of the 2,620 people on death row.
But the death penalty is still legal at the federal level. And after 17 years with no federal executions, starting in July 2020 the Trump administration went on a killing spree — executing 13 people.
There are still 50 people on death row today. And without decisive action from President Biden, those 50 people will remain in limbo.
The new administration has promised — time and time again — to prioritize criminal justice reform. And now Reps. Cori Bush and Ayanna Pressley have authored a letter asking the President to commute all death sentences for Americans currently on death row and end the federal death penalty.
Real Justice is proud to co-sign this letter, and we’ll need a grassroots army to join us in turning up the pressure on President Biden. Are you with us?
The death penalty is barbaric. There’s no justice involved. It’s never been about justice. It’s punitive. A crude show of force. And it disproportionately kills far more Black and brown people than white people.
There is absolutely no denying that it must be abolished. And although this movement is growing on a state-by-state level, the federal government should set the example to put an end to this racist, unjust, and ineffective practice.
That’s why we’re so glad for the leadership of Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Ayanna Pressley. We know that President Biden can be swayed on this issue — he’s promised as such. We just need to turn up the pressure right here, right now.
Thanks for your continued work in this fight, John.
In solidarity,
Real Justice
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