Criticism of capital punishment is mounting. States are executing fewer death row inmates. Two new Republican appointees have joined the Supreme Court. But other justices are palpably uncomfortable with the death penalty.
The year was 1972.
In the wake of a recent batch of Supreme Court decisions on the death penalty, abolitionists are beginning to draw parallels with a period more than 30 years ago, when the Court's long-standing support for capital punishment dissolved, at least for a while. This term, four justices made it clear that their concerns, especially about the possible execution of the innocent, are deepening. Their mood guarantees turmoil ahead on the issue, with Justice Anthony Kennedy in his characteristic role as swing vote.
July 12, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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Criticism of capital punishment is mounting. States are executing fewer death row inmates. Two new Republican appointees have joined the Supreme Court. But other justices are palpably uncomfortable with the death penalty.
The year was 1972.
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