Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty
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Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty educates Catholics on Church teaching about capital punishment and mobilizes action to eliminate its use in Georgia and around the world.
The jury in Stacey Humphreys' case voted 11–1 in favor of life without parole. Under GA law, that deadlock should have resulted in a life sentence, but he received death. Sign the petition urging the state to commute Stacey's sentence: bit.ly/staceyga
December 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The jury in Stacey Humphreys' case voted 11–1 in favor of life without parole. Under GA law, that deadlock should have resulted in a life sentence, but he received death. Sign the petition urging the state to commute Stacey's sentence: bit.ly/staceyga
Georgia has scheduled the execution of Stacey Humphreys for December 17. Mr. Humphreys' trial was tainted by juror misconduct that Georgia law prohibits the courts from considering. Take action today to demand fairness and save a life. Go to bit.ly/staceyhumphr....
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Georgia has scheduled the execution of Stacey Humphreys for December 17. Mr. Humphreys' trial was tainted by juror misconduct that Georgia law prohibits the courts from considering. Take action today to demand fairness and save a life. Go to bit.ly/staceyhumphr....
October is Respect Life Month. Recently Pope Leo XIV reminded us all of what it means to respect all life.
October 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
October is Respect Life Month. Recently Pope Leo XIV reminded us all of what it means to respect all life.
Join us on 10/9 as we gather together with others across Georgia in solidarity with the global abolitionist movement. Learn facts about the death penalty in Georgia and our recent win, hear reflections from faith leaders, and commit to action. Register at bit.ly/gasolidarity
October 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Join us on 10/9 as we gather together with others across Georgia in solidarity with the global abolitionist movement. Learn facts about the death penalty in Georgia and our recent win, hear reflections from faith leaders, and commit to action. Register at bit.ly/gasolidarity
We mourn the passing of the Pope Francis, while also celebrating the legacy he leaves of ministering to those on the margins and reminding the Church that it must consistently embrace all life.
April 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We mourn the passing of the Pope Francis, while also celebrating the legacy he leaves of ministering to those on the margins and reminding the Church that it must consistently embrace all life.
Join us on 4/9 at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish to hear murder victim family members share their stories of what happened to them – and how they eventually chose the path of healing rather than death sentencing and execution. RSVP at bit.ly/ihmjoh25.
April 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Join us on 4/9 at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish to hear murder victim family members share their stories of what happened to them – and how they eventually chose the path of healing rather than death sentencing and execution. RSVP at bit.ly/ihmjoh25.
On Monday night, the Georgia House voted 150-3 to approve the Senate substitute of HB 123. It has now gone to Governor Kemp for his signature! We are so grateful for all of our advocacy partners in getting this much-needed legislation across the finish line! #nodpforid
April 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On Monday night, the Georgia House voted 150-3 to approve the Senate substitute of HB 123. It has now gone to Governor Kemp for his signature! We are so grateful for all of our advocacy partners in getting this much-needed legislation across the finish line! #nodpforid
HB 123 has just passed in the Senate! As there were changes made to the bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House will now need to approve those changes.
March 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
HB 123 has just passed in the Senate! As there were changes made to the bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House will now need to approve those changes.
TODAY: HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia, is scheduled to be heard in the Senate. Call your state senators and urge them vote yes on HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...
March 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
TODAY: HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia, is scheduled to be heard in the Senate. Call your state senators and urge them vote yes on HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 123 yesterday, but has not yet voted on the bill. It is scheduled to be heard again on 3/26. Call your senators today - especially if they are on this committee - and tell them to support HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...
March 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 123 yesterday, but has not yet voted on the bill. It is scheduled to be heard again on 3/26. Call your senators today - especially if they are on this committee - and tell them to support HB 123! www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legi...
HB 123, to end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, will be heard by the Senate Judiciary committee 3/20 at 2pm in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. Pack the room to show your support and contact your senators! #nodpforid
March 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
HB 123, to end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, will be heard by the Senate Judiciary committee 3/20 at 2pm in room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building. Pack the room to show your support and contact your senators! #nodpforid
The Georgia House passed HB 123 unanimously on March 4. Now the bill moves to the Senate for their consideration. Follow these easy steps today to protect life in Georgia: gacadp.org/advocacy-act...
March 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Georgia House passed HB 123 unanimously on March 4. Now the bill moves to the Senate for their consideration. Follow these easy steps today to protect life in Georgia: gacadp.org/advocacy-act...
HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people intellectual disabilities in Georgia, was just voted out of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee with a unanimous yes! Reach out to your state House members today and urge them to support HB 123! actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
February 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people intellectual disabilities in Georgia, was just voted out of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee with a unanimous yes! Reach out to your state House members today and urge them to support HB 123! actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be discussing HB 123 (ending the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities) at their meeting this Wednesday, February 19, at 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol. If you are able, please help us pack the room with supporters!
February 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be discussing HB 123 (ending the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities) at their meeting this Wednesday, February 19, at 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol. If you are able, please help us pack the room with supporters!
The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be hearing HB123 TOMORROW, 2/4 @ 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol building. Join us in packing the room with supporters! If you are a constituent of a committee member, call and ask them to vote YES on HB123: www.legis.ga.gov/committees/h...
February 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee will be hearing HB123 TOMORROW, 2/4 @ 3pm in Room 132 of the Capitol building. Join us in packing the room with supporters! If you are a constituent of a committee member, call and ask them to vote YES on HB123: www.legis.ga.gov/committees/h...
HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, has been introduced in the Georgia House. Join us for an advocacy day on February 12 to get this essential legislation passed! Join us: gacadp.org/ring-around-...
January 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
HB 123, a bill that would end the death penalty for people with intellectual disabilities, has been introduced in the Georgia House. Join us for an advocacy day on February 12 to get this essential legislation passed! Join us: gacadp.org/ring-around-...
Calling all people of good will to come together on February 12, and stop the execution of people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia. Join us as we make our voices ring around the capitol! Register today at bit.ly/ringatl25.
January 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Calling all people of good will to come together on February 12, and stop the execution of people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia. Join us as we make our voices ring around the capitol! Register today at bit.ly/ringatl25.
Pope Francis has called for all people of good will to mobilize for worldwide death penalty abolition in this Jubilee Year. Join the movement to abolish the death penalty in Georgia at www.gacadp.org.
January 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Pope Francis has called for all people of good will to mobilize for worldwide death penalty abolition in this Jubilee Year. Join the movement to abolish the death penalty in Georgia at www.gacadp.org.