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CMN highlights current legislative campaigns, legislative action, appeals for clemency, executions and provides sample letters and other resources to supporters to facilitate advocacy. Use and share these materials to make change happen! Please note that some online campaigns will only allow constituents of a specific state or legislative district to participate.

  • STOP the Execution of Oscar Franklin Smith

    Oppose an Execution

    Contact Governor Bill Lee urging him to stop the execution of Oscar Franklin Smith. Tennessee intends to execute Oscar Franklin Smith on May 22, 2025 for the 1989 murders of Judith Robirds Smith, Jason Burnett, and Chad Burnett. We oppose this execution as we do every execution. Capital punishment is an act of state sanctioned…

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  • STOP the Execution of Benjamin Ritchie

    Oppose an Execution

    Contact Governor Mike Braun urging him to stop the execution of Benjamin Ritchie.NOTE: An Indiana address is required to contact Gov. Mike Braun. Indiana intends to execute Benjamin Ritchie on May 20, 2025 for the 2000 murder of Officer William Toney. We oppose this execution as we do every execution. Capital punishment is an act…

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  • STOP the Execution of Matthew Johnson

    Oppose an Execution

    Contact Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles urging them to stop the execution of Matthew Johnson. Texas intends to execute Matthew Johnson on May 20, 2025 for the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris. We oppose this execution as we do every execution. Capital punishment is an act of state sanctioned…

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