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INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Georgia has the highest standard of proof in the nation to prove intellectual disability in a capital case. Learn why change is necessary.

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In September, Pope Francis asked all people of good will to mobilize to abolish the death penalty. Now is the time for Georgia Catholics to mobilize for the protection of human life and dignity in our laws.

Georgia Death Penalty Abolition Week

Georgia Death Penalty Abolition week is a 3-day event raising awareness and advocacy against Georgia’s flawed, costly and discriminatory capital punishment system.

Pope Francis prays to end the death penalty

Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of September is for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty.
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Archbishop Hartmayer opposes scheduled execution

The Atlanta archbishop is opposing the execution of a man who has been on death row for 46 years.

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