Clarification: Breyer's opinion in Doyle Hamm's case is not styled as a dissent. It is a statement "respecting the denial" of the stay and cert petition. And yet, it concludes by stating, "I would reconsider the constitutionality of the death penalty itself." (h/t @joshindenver)
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This was Justice Ginsburg’s dissenting opinion earlier tonight, explaining why she and Justice Sotomayor would have granted a stay of execution to Hamm.pic.twitter.com/5UWRDdSV8a
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Chris: If you have 2 hours spare, then watch this movie based on Albert Pierrepoint's memoirs. It explains how he carried out 100s of humane executions flawlessly in UK (and post-war Germany). In latter days, he became an abolitionist...pic.twitter.com/JwjwTQfGZr
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Erm, they don’t have any medical personnel. I wish they wouldn’t refer to them as such, as they’re clearly not. It’s against a medical professionals job to execute, and makes a mockery of their job / qualification.
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Who needs accountability with an execution...
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