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crime-and-justice2 years ago•9 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Alabama's New Execution Method

Alabama is set to become the first state to use nitrogen asphyxia as a method of execution, despite concerns about its safety and constitutionality. Kenneth Eugene Smith, who survived a botched execution attempt, is scheduled to be executed using this untested method. Death penalty experts have criticized the use of nitrogen asphyxia as inhumane and unfit for killing mammals. Smith's spiritual adviser, Reverend Jeff Hood, has filed a lawsuit contesting the state's restriction on his ability to administer last rites, arguing that it infringes on religious liberties. The use of nitrogen asphyxia has raised questions about its effectiveness and potential risks, as well as the competence of Alabama's execution procedures.

via The Independent|

#alabama #crime-and-justice #death-penalty

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas' Attempts to Integrate Religion into Public Schools Face Setbacks

A bill that would have required Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom has failed to advance in the Republican-controlled Texas State House. The bill, authored by Republican state Sen. Phil King, was effectively killed after House lawmakers did not meet a midnight deadline for a vote that would have advanced the bill for a third and final passage. The legislation has faced criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, among others.

via CNN|

#american-civil-liberties-union #politics #public-schools

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Senate mandates display of Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring each public school classroom to display a copy of the Ten Commandments, and another bill requiring schools to allow time for students and employees to pray and read the Bible on each school day. The bills drew backlash from civil liberty advocates who say lawmakers should not dictate what religious materials students are exposed to. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas said in a statement that parents should be able to decide what religious materials their child should learn, not the Texas legislature.

via KVIA|

#aclu #education #public-schools

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Senate passes bills promoting religion and limiting diversity in schools and universities.

The Texas Senate passed a bill requiring each public school classroom to display a copy of the Ten Commandments, as well as another bill requiring schools to allow time for prayer and Bible reading on each school day. The bills drew backlash from civil liberty advocates who say lawmakers should not dictate what religious materials students are exposed to. The legislation will now head to the state’s House of Representatives.

via CNN|

#aclu #education #public-schools