The jury in Stacey Humphreys' case voted 11–1 in favor of life without parole. Under GA law, that deadlock should have resulted in a life sentence, but he received death. Sign the petition urging the state to commute Stacey's sentence: bit.ly/staceyga
Georgia has scheduled the execution of Stacey Humphreys for December 17. Mr. Humphreys' trial was tainted by juror misconduct that Georgia law prohibits the courts from considering. Take action today to demand fairness and save a life. Go to bit.ly/staceyhumphr....
October is Respect Life Month. Recently Pope Leo XIV reminded us all of what it means to respect all life.
Join us on 10/9 as we gather together with others across Georgia in solidarity with the global abolitionist movement. Learn facts about the death penalty in Georgia and our recent win, hear reflections from faith leaders, and commit to action. Register at bit.ly/gasolidarity
We mourn the passing of the Pope Francis, while also celebrating the legacy he leaves of ministering to those on the margins and reminding the Church that it must consistently embrace all life.
Join us on 4/9 at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish to hear murder victim family members share their stories of what happened to them – and how they eventually chose the path of healing rather than death sentencing and execution. RSVP at bit.ly/ihmjoh25.
"As Catholics, we are committed to protecting the vulnerable and to promoting a culture of life in our society. House Bill 123 works to do both, and we celebrate its passage and all the good that it will do.”
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On Monday night, the Georgia House voted 150-3 to approve the Senate substitute of HB 123. It has now gone to Governor Kemp for his signature! We are so grateful for all of our advocacy partners in getting this much-needed legislation across the finish line! #nodpforid
HB 123 has just passed in the Senate! As there were changes made to the bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House will now need to approve those changes.
TODAY: HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia, is scheduled to be heard in the Senate. Call your state senators and urge them vote yes on HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 123 yesterday, but has not yet voted on the bill. It is scheduled to be heard again on 3/26. Call your senators today - especially if they are on this committee - and tell them to support HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...
With two Biblical paintings present on the way to the Angola death chamber, faith leaders in Louisiana are speaking out against the coopting of religion to promote the death penalty.
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The @legacysites.eji.org are currently featured in Atlanta Magazine. "The powerful Legacy Sites help us remember who we were—and who we can become."
HB 123, to end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, will be heard by the Senate Judiciary committee 3/20 at 2pm in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. Pack the room to show your support and contact your senators! #nodpforid
The Georgia House passed HB 123 unanimously on March 4. Now the bill moves to the Senate for their consideration. Follow these easy steps today to protect life in Georgia: gacadp.org/advocacy-act...
HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people intellectual disabilities in Georgia, was just voted out of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee with a unanimous yes! Reach out to your state House members today and urge them to support HB 123! actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be discussing HB 123 (ending the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities) at their meeting this Wednesday, February 19, at 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol. If you are able, please help us pack the room with supporters!
The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be hearing HB123 TOMORROW, 2/4 @ 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol building. Join us in packing the room with supporters! If you are a constituent of a committee member, call and ask them to vote YES on HB123: www.legis.ga.gov/committees/h...
Graphic for the February Freedom Conversations event hosted by Multifaith EMI and featuring featuring Joia Erin Thornton, Founder & National Director of Faith Leaders of Color Coalition and Jayna Hoffacker, Justice Minister for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and chair of the Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty.
Join us online for our February Freedom Conversations topic: Death Penalty. Learn the origins of the U.S. death penalty & how faith communities can act; Explore successful policy campaigns as models; & create a community action plan.
Register for this free event: www.eventbrite.com/e/1207504100...
HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, has been introduced in the Georgia House. Join us for an advocacy day on February 12 to get this essential legislation passed! Join us: gacadp.org/ring-around-...
Calling all people of good will to come together on February 12, and stop the execution of people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia. Join us as we make our voices ring around the capitol! Register today at bit.ly/ringatl25.
Pope Francis has called for all people of good will to mobilize for worldwide death penalty abolition in this Jubilee Year. Join the movement to abolish the death penalty in Georgia at www.gacadp.org.