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Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty educates Catholics on Church teaching about capital punishment and mobilizes action to eliminate its use in Georgia and around the world.

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The jury in Stacey Humphreys' case voted 11–1 in favor of life without parole. Under GA law, that deadlock should have resulted in a life sentence, but he received death. Sign the petition urging the state to commute Stacey's sentence: bit.ly/staceyga

10.12.2025 16:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia has scheduled the execution of Stacey Humphreys for December 17. Mr. Humphreys' trial was tainted by juror misconduct that Georgia law prohibits the courts from considering. Take action today to demand fairness and save a life. Go to bit.ly/staceyhumphr....

08.12.2025 20:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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October is Respect Life Month. Recently Pope Leo XIV reminded us all of what it means to respect all life.

02.10.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on 10/9 as we gather together with others across Georgia in solidarity with the global abolitionist movement. Learn facts about the death penalty in Georgia and our recent win, hear reflections from faith leaders, and commit to action. Register at bit.ly/gasolidarity

02.10.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We mourn the passing of the Pope Francis, while also celebrating the legacy he leaves of ministering to those on the margins and reminding the Church that it must consistently embrace all life.

21.04.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on 4/9 at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish to hear murder victim family members share their stories of what happened to them – and how they eventually chose the path of healing rather than death sentencing and execution. RSVP at bit.ly/ihmjoh25.

04.04.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia bishops express gratitude for passage of HB 123 - Georgia Bulletin The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 123, a measure that protects vulnerable individuals from the death penalty, March 31. The House unanimously approved th ...

"As Catholics, we are committed to protecting the vulnerable and to promoting a culture of life in our society. House Bill 123 works to do both, and we celebrate its passage and all the good that it will do.”
georgiabulletin.org/news/2025/04...

02.04.2025 21:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On Monday night, the Georgia House voted 150-3 to approve the Senate substitute of HB 123. It has now gone to Governor Kemp for his signature! We are so grateful for all of our advocacy partners in getting this much-needed legislation across the finish line! #nodpforid

02.04.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HB 123 has just passed in the Senate! As there were changes made to the bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House will now need to approve those changes.

31.03.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY: HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia, is scheduled to be heard in the Senate. Call your state senators and urge them vote yes on HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...

31.03.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 123 yesterday, but has not yet voted on the bill. It is scheduled to be heard again on 3/26. Call your senators today - especially if they are on this committee - and tell them to support HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...

21.03.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Religion is baked into Louisiana's death penalty practices, but executions divide faith leaders Louisiana has attempted "to give the blessing of religion" onto its death penalty practices, says Sister Helen Prejean. Still, she says the two cannot coexist.

With two Biblical paintings present on the way to the Angola death chamber, faith leaders in Louisiana are speaking out against the coopting of religion to promote the death penalty.

πŸ”— bit.ly/4bAOBQE

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18.03.2025 18:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Must-Do South: Montgomery, Alabama As a destination, Montgomery is a journey in contrasts. The Alabama capital is both a proud epicenter of the mid-20th-century civil rights movement and a landscape curiously steeped in Confederate memory. Here, history isn’t merely preserved; it is powerfully experienced.

The @legacysites.eji.org are currently featured in Atlanta Magazine. "The powerful Legacy Sites help us remember who we wereβ€”and who we can become."

19.03.2025 13:19 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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HB 123, to end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, will be heard by the Senate Judiciary committee 3/20 at 2pm in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. Pack the room to show your support and contact your senators! #nodpforid

20.03.2025 00:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Georgia House passed HB 123 unanimously on March 4. Now the bill moves to the Senate for their consideration. Follow these easy steps today to protect life in Georgia: gacadp.org/advocacy-act...

05.03.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people intellectual disabilities in Georgia, was just voted out of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee with a unanimous yes! Reach out to your state House members today and urge them to support HB 123! actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...

19.02.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be discussing HB 123 (ending the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities) at their meeting this Wednesday, February 19, at 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol. If you are able, please help us pack the room with supporters!

17.02.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be hearing HB123 TOMORROW, 2/4 @ 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol building. Join us in packing the room with supporters! If you are a constituent of a committee member, call and ask them to vote YES on HB123: www.legis.ga.gov/committees/h...

03.02.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic for the February Freedom Conversations event hosted by Multifaith EMI and featuring featuring Joia Erin Thornton, Founder & National Director of Faith Leaders of Color Coalition and Jayna Hoffacker, Justice Minister for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and chair of the Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty.

Graphic for the February Freedom Conversations event hosted by Multifaith EMI and featuring featuring Joia Erin Thornton, Founder & National Director of Faith Leaders of Color Coalition and Jayna Hoffacker, Justice Minister for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and chair of the Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty.

Join us online for our February Freedom Conversations topic: Death Penalty. Learn the origins of the U.S. death penalty & how faith communities can act; Explore successful policy campaigns as models; & create a community action plan.

Register for this free event: www.eventbrite.com/e/1207504100...

22.01.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, has been introduced in the Georgia House. Join us for an advocacy day on February 12 to get this essential legislation passed! Join us: gacadp.org/ring-around-...

29.01.2025 21:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all people of good will to come together on February 12, and stop the execution of people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia. Join us as we make our voices ring around the capitol! Register today at bit.ly/ringatl25.

17.01.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pope Francis has called for all people of good will to mobilize for worldwide death penalty abolition in this Jubilee Year. Join the movement to abolish the death penalty in Georgia at www.gacadp.org.

16.01.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0