One of the Supreme Court’s Worst Decisions Is About to Turn 50. It’s Past Time to Reverse It.
None of this is news, but on the 50th anniversary of the death penalty’s reinstatement, it is worth reflecting on why those problems persist.
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Jurisprudence One of the Supreme Court’s Worst Decisions Is About to Turn 50. It’s Past Time to Reverse It. By Austin Sarat June 08, 202610:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Jimmy Woo/Unsplash and Chantal Valery/AFP via Getty Images. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate’s coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. Keep up with all of our Supreme Court coverage and analysis by signing up for weekly email roundups. The best way to support our work—and unlock exclusive legal analysis—is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!) So far this year, 15 people have been executed in the United States.
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