The United States is facing an unprecedented surge in executions, with five inmates put to death or scheduled to be across Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas in just one week. Not since the late 1990s have we seen such a grim milestone.

Missouri recently executed Marcellus Williams, despite objections from prosecutors, the victim's family, and some jurors in a case marked by a lack of forensic evidence and mishandling by officials.

In Alabama, recent revelations about their execution team are deeply troubling, shedding light on a system rife with violence and misconduct. Brandon McKenzie, a key figure in Alabama's execution team, has been accused of severe violence against prisoners, including smashing a prisoner's head through a window.

We must aim a glaring light on the deep-seated flaws within our criminal justice system. And we must double down on our efforts to abolish the death penalty once and for all.

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These systemic issues go beyond individual misconduct - they are a stark reminder of the systemic issues plaguing our criminal justice system—issues that disproportionately affect marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. The use of capital punishment not only perpetuates cycles of economic disparity and racial injustice but also erodes our values.

Wrongful execution shows the risks inherent in maintaining the death penalty, and it underscores the immediate need for comprehensive criminal justice reform. The ethical concerns surrounding execution practices are compounded by the violent histories of those carrying them out and raise serious human rights concerns by justice reform advocates.

These cases are not isolated incidents but part of a larger, deeply flawed system. There must be renewed urgency in abolishing the death penalty—a punitive measure that does not align with our vision of a just and equitable society.

Sign the petition demanding that Congress abolish the death penalty. Together, we can push for policies that reflect our values of justice, equality, and human dignity.

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