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Biden Has 65 Days Left in Office. Here’s What He Can Do on Criminal Justice.

Judicial appointments and the death penalty are among areas where a lame-duck administration can still leave a mark.

Closing Argument • 11.16.2024

Robert Roberson’s Death Penalty Case Shows How Justice System Fails People With Autism

He was convicted in his daughter’s death. Those who believe he’s innocent argue his diagnosis helps explain how he ended up facing execution.

Closing Argument • 09.18.2024

Could People Facing the Death Penalty Lose the Right to Tell Juries Their Life Stories?

Some defense lawyers fear that a conservative Supreme Court could overturn that precedent.

Feature • 09.17.2024

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