Racial Disparities in Lethal Injection Executions
A new report by Reprieve found racial disparities in the mistakes made during lethal injection executions in the U.S., with Black prisoners experiencing more botched executions. The study highlights issues of racial discrimination in the death penalty process, from jury selection to the execution itself.
Key Points
- Reprieve report shows racial disparities in mistakes during lethal injection executions
- Black prisoners experienced more botched executions compared to other races
- Study highlights ongoing racial discrimination in the death penalty process