Oppose an Execution

  • STOP the Execution of Melvin Trotter

    *Note: CMN continues to work with legal representatives and local advocates to understand how to best support Mr. Trotter’s case. This action will be updated as more information becomes available.* Please contact Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Board of Executive Clemency urging them to grant clemency to Melvin Trotter, and stop his execution. Florida…

  • Support Clemency for Charles “Sonny” Burton

    Please contact Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles urging them to grant clemency to Charles “Sonny” Burton. Charles “Sonny” Burton has a death sentence in Alabama and will soon petition the Governor and the state Board of Pardons and Paroles for clemency. At this time, the state has not yet…

  • STOP the Execution of Ronald Heath

    Please contact Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Board of Executive Clemency urging them to grant clemency to Ronald Heath, and stop his execution. Florida intends to execute Ronald Heath on February 10, 2026 for the 1989 murder of Michael Sheridan. We oppose this execution as we do every execution. Capital punishment is an act…

  • STOP the Execution of Kendrick Simpson

    Please contact Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt urging him to stop the execution of Kendrick Simpson. Oklahoma intends to execute Kendrick Simpson on February 12 for the 2006 murder of Glen Palmer and Anthony Jones We oppose this execution as we do every execution. Capital punishment is an act of state sanctioned violence that violates the…