Texas Rabbis’ and Cantors’ Statement of Opposition to the Death Penalty

This letter was developed by TCADP Advisory Board Member Rabbi Samuel Stahl, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth-El – San Antonio, Texas, in consultation with several Rabbis and staff of Jewish institutions. […]

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Solicitor General Supports Stay for Humberto Leal

Today, July 1, the United States Solicitor General urged the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution of Humberto Leal Garcia.  Leal, a Mexican national, is scheduled to be executed by […]

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Houston Chronicle Editorial on Milton Mathis

Today’s Houston Chronicle includes an editorial on the case of Milton Mathis, who is scheduled to be executed by the State of Texas on June 21, despite overwhelming evidence of […]

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Clifton Williams Update: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stayed the execution of Clifton Williams on June 5, 2018. Clifton Williams was scheduled to be executed in Texas on June […]

The Latest News from TCADP

TCADP’s monthly newsletters include information on scheduled executions, recent death penalty developments, upcoming events, and opportunities for individual advocacy. Subscribe to the TCADP contact list to stay informed and join […]

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Larry Swearingen loses appeal at the Court of Criminal Appeals

As reported yesterday, Larry Swearingen lost his request for additional DNA testing with the Court of Criminal Appeals. The Texas Observer wrote the following piece on Swearingen’s possible innocence. “Possibly […]

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Jan. 12 TEXAS—2 new execution dates 2 new execution dates have been set; Jonathan Green has been given anexecution date for June 30, and Michael Perry has been given an […]

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Jan. 5 TEXAS—-impending execution Garland officer's killer set to be executed Thursday Kenneth Mosley, a 51-year-old Mesquite man who killed a Garland policeofficer in 1997, is scheduled to be the […]