The scourge of the death penalty hangs over America | Austin Sarat
Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the death penalty's restoration in the United States. In 1976, the Supreme Court established a framework that legitimized capital punishment, despite significant concerns over fairness and discretion. Critics argue that this framework has perpetuated systemic issues within the justice system, with the court continually upholding the death penalty since.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 12:00 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 12:10 UTC
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