- Article of Interest: New Report Highlights How De Facto Abolition Status Hides the “Human, Political and Legal Effects” of Retaining Death Penalty Lawsby Death Penalty Information Center on October 31, 2025 at 4:49 pm
A new report published on the 40th anniversary of the United Nation’s creation of the ‘abolitionist de facto’ (ADF) category, *Between Retention and Abolition: Making Sense of a Death Penalty Without Executions*, examines the […]
- Low Death Sentencing, Lack of Deterrence, and High Costs Raise Questions Over Capital Punishment in Indianaby Death Penalty Information Center on October 30, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Indiana’s seemingly paradoxical resumption of executions, with three over the last year, is drawing scrutiny from many corners of the state. Governor Mike Braun, legislators from both political parties, public defenders […]
- Veterans in the Spotlight: The Unravelling of the Lives of Two Vietnam Veteransby Death Penalty Information Center on October 28, 2025 at 5:02 pm
*On Veterans Day, the Death Penalty Information Center will release a new report about veterans and the death penalty, exploring the lasting effects of military service and explaining why military experiences matter when […]
- Federal Judiciary Budget Crisis and Government Shutdown Ends Funding for Indigent Defendants, Raising Serious Constitutional Concernsby Death Penalty Information Center on October 23, 2025 at 7:56 pm
On October 17, 2025, the federal judiciary announced that starting on October 20, the branch would no longer have the funds needed to “sustain full, paid operations.” This latest development is a direct result of the federal […]
- Texas Court of Criminal Appeals grants stay to Robert Robersonby Kristin on October 15, 2025 at 4:39 pm
On October 9, 2025, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) granted a stay of execution to Robert Roberson, an innocent man who faced execution on October 16, 2025, for a crime
- TCADP October 2025 Newsletter: The whole world is watchingby Kristin on October 1, 2025 at 2:33 pm
In this edition: Scheduled executions: The latest developments in the case of Robert Roberson and how you can help TCADP 2026 Annual Conference: Nominate an individual or organization for an Appreciation,
- State of Texas executes Blaine Milamby Kristin on September 25, 2025 at 12:38 pm
After four months without executions in Texas, the State put Blaine Milam to death on September 25, 2025. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court of the United States denied
- TCADP September 2025 Newsletter: Six weeks to save Robertby Kristin on September 2, 2025 at 3:17 pm
In this edition: Scheduled executions: Texas set to execute Blaine Milam on September 25 Seeking justice for Robert: The latest on Robert Roberson and how you can help Remembering Linda