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Democratic lawmakers file bills to eliminate the death penalty
SB 568 and HB 6019 would end capital punishment in Florida.
SB 568 and HB 6019 would end capital punishment in Florida.
Sitting President was first to oversee executions at federal death row in 17 years.
The country has grappled with criminal justice and police reform in recent months.
Death penalty, guns, cannabis are all on deck.
A recent Supreme Court decision re-shaped death penalty sentences.
“No one knows how broadly the court will attempt to apply it."
The ruling is bad news for critics of the death penalty.
Justices unanimously denied a request by Bowles’ attorneys for a stay of the Aug. 22 execution.
Death penalty 'would be used sparingly. But it will be used'
Says her own options after term all remain open.
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