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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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By joining GACADP, you will add your voice to thousands of other concerned Georgia Catholics working to heed the Church’s call to end the use of the death penalty.

News and Action Alerts

Execution Date Set for Donnie Lance

Just hours after sparing Jimmy Meders, the state of Georgia announced that Donnie Lance is scheduled to be executed at 7 PM on January 29th, 2019.

Clemency Granted to Jimmy Meders

Six hours shy of his execution, Jimmy Meders was granted clemency by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles. His sentence was commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

56% of Georgians Favor Replacing the Death Penalty

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In a recent poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, 56% of Georgia voters favor replacing the death penalty with a sentence of life without parole.

Execution Date Set for Jimmy Meders

The State of Georgia has scheduled the execution of Jimmy Meders for January 16th, 2020 at 7 PM. If carried out, this would be the first person put to death in Georgia this year. Please plan to attend a vigil.

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