Federal Action: Implore President Biden to Commute Federal Death Sentences
Throughout his term, President Biden has made statements in support of clemency for individuals serving disproportionately severe sentences, and expressed an interest in ending the federal death penalty. His window of opportunity to take action is shrinking as the last days of his term as President count down.
We don’t know what advocacy opportunities we might find when President Trump begins his term, but we do know that President-Elect Trump has been vocal about his interest in restarting executions and expanding the death penalty once he enters office.
Yesterday afternoon, Congressional Representatives Ayanna Presley, Jim Clyburn, Mary Gay Scanlon, and Ilhan Omar held a joint press conference with several activists asking President Biden to grant clemency to federal prisoners, including those serving federal death sentences, before leaving office. As part of this effort, more than 60 members of Congress signed a letter to President Biden asking him to grant clemency, as well. (See link to press conference, below.)
As part of a coalition of more than two dozen organizations from across the United States, FADP is also taking action. Lend weight to the work of our coalition by clicking the button below to sign our jointly-sponsored petition, sending a message to Biden that people across the country do want him to prevent dozens of executions from happening.
Upcoming Events
In Tallahassee?
This holiday season, join Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty (TCADP) and Kindred Spirits Charitable Trust in sharing kindness and hope with the 280 men and women on Florida’s Death Row. For many, these holiday cards are the only mail they will receive all year. Remind them that they are not forgotten. See event details below.
Monday, November 25
📍 Westminster Oaks Pool House (1210 Commencement Cove)
🕐 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cities for Life
Cities for Life events return this year across the world, celebrating the anniversary of the very first abolition of capital punishment over 200 years ago. Groups in Daytona Beach (Nov 30) and Tallahassee (Dec 3) are holding events this year. Click the links to access information about these events.
News & Media
Watch Ingrid Delgado’s Spectacular Speech
FADP Board Co-Chair Ingrid Delgado made a powerful speech at Culture of Life, a conference for Catholic audiences exploring issues of human dignity, arguing for the importance of abolishing capital punishment. Watch the Video
Agustin Quiles Interviewed by PBS
FADP Board member Agustin Quiles was featured in VOCES: LATINO VOTE 2024, a PBS documentary, for his work with his organization, Mission Talk. As he speaks with regard to Latino reactions to immigration, he emphasizes values that resonate across all struggles for justice reform, including the one to end the death penalty. Watch the Video
Press Conference: Leaders Ask Biden to Take Action
See the video of yesterday’s official press conference on C-SPAN by clicking the link, below. Watch the Video
Upcoming Executions
We need each other’s solidarity across the United States to succeed in abolition. Allies in the following states are fighting to stop the following executions. Click links below to support:
- Today at 6pm. Carey Grayson, Alabama. Watch Death Penalty Action for updates and ways to be involved.
- December 3, 6pm. Christopher Collins, Missouri. Sign the petition and see advocacy resources here.
- December 18. Joseph Corcoran, Indiana. The first in 15 years for the state. Sign Indiana advocates’ petition here.
- December 19, 10am. Kevin Underwood, Oklahoma. Sign the petition, here.