Protests Against Death Penalty in Alabama, Indiana

Protests against the death penalty occurred simultaneously in Alabama and Indiana, highlighting growing opposition to capital punishment. In Alabama, demonstrators gathered at the state capitol to deliver petitions to Governor Kay Ivey, featuring a bell symbolizing the toll for death row inmates from Delaware, a state that has abolished the death penalty. Meanwhile, in Indiana, religious leaders and advocates rallied against the upcoming execution of Joseph Corcoran, emphasizing concerns over his mental illness and the ethical implications of state-sanctioned killing. They argued that the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent and fails to provide closure for victims' families. Corcoran's execution would mark Indiana's first in 15 years, prompting calls for Governor Eric Holcomb to intervene. Both protests reflect a broader movement advocating for the abolition of the death penalty across the United States.