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Advocacy Action on HB123

House Bill 123 has been introduced in the Georgia House by Chairman Bill Werkheiser. This bill would create a pretrial hearing process for determining intellectual disability, and would lower the standard of proof from “beyond a reasonable doubt” to “preponderance of the evidence.”

Ring Around the Capitol

In spite of constitutional protections, Georgia continues to execute people with intellectual disabilities. Join us for an advocacy day on Wednesday, February 12, at the Georgia State Capitol to call for an end to this disgraceful practice.

World Day Against the Death Penalty

Calling all faith leaders! Join us on World Day Against the Death Penalty for a morning of conversation, collaboration, strategic thinking, and action! Put your faith into action against the death penalty!

Vigils Scheduled for Willie Pye

Clemency has been denied to Willie Pye by the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles. Please consider joining with Georgians of all faiths at one of the vigils throughout the state on Wednesday, March 20.

Archbishop Hartmayer asks for clemency for Willie Pye

On March 7, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., wrote to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye.

Action Alert – Stop the Execution of Willie Pye

Please take action today to send a message to the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles that Georgians value the lives of all, especially the most vulnerable. Sign the petition to grant clemency and stop the execution of Willie James Pye.

Journey of Hope Speakers’ Tour

Join Georgians for Alternatives Against the Death Penalty for the 30th Anniversary Journey of Hope: From Violence to Healing Speakers’ Tour. Events will be taking place across the state from January 26 through February 6.