Constitutionality of Death Penalty
James Taylor discussed the issues, facts, and ramifications of the U.S. Court of Military Appeals death penalty…
The committee conducts a third hearing on death penalty legislation. The proceedings focus on race discrimination and capital sentencing… read more
The committee conducts a third hearing on death penalty legislation. The proceedings focus on race discrimination and capital sentencing decisions in jurisdictions throughout the United States. Legal expert studies are presented to reveal that defendants who kill whites are more likely to receive the death penalty than defendants who kill blacks. Black defendants are more likely than white defendants to receive the death penalty. close
James Taylor discussed the issues, facts, and ramifications of the U.S. Court of Military Appeals death penalty…
Panelists discussed the death penalty and its application.
The Senate began consideration of S. 1241, to control crime and reduce violent crime. The Mitchell (D-ME) amendment…
The Senate agreed to S.Res. 142, relative to the death of A.B. “Happy” Chandler, a former Senator from Kentucky. The…