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June 8, 2020

100+ North Carolina Death Row Prisoners Given Chance to Prove Racism Played Part in Their Sentencing
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The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled Friday over 100 death row
prisoners will be given the opportunity to prove racism played a role in
their sentences. Cassandra Stubbs of the ACLU celebrated the ruling,
saying it "ensures we will be able to continue our journey as North
Carolinians to really confront the legacy of race in capital trials."


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