CLEAN : Trump using executions as a 'political tool': renowned activist lawyer

The video discusses the high incarceration rates in the U.S., highlighting racial biases in the justice system that lead to wrongful convictions, particularly for black and brown individuals. It examines the high error rates on death row and the lack of systemic review, using the case of Orlando Hall as an example of racial bias. The speaker advocates for the abolition of the federal death penalty, arguing it is used as a political tool.

What is highlighted as a key factor in maintaining hope in a punitive society?

• Increased incarceration

• Economic growth

• Encouragement and recognition

• Strict laws

What issue does the speaker associate with the criminal justice system's treatment of black and brown people?

• High legal fees

• Overcrowded prisons

• Presumption of dangerousness and guilt

• Lack of legal representation

What personal experience does the speaker share to illustrate racial bias?

• Being refused service at a restaurant

• Being denied a job

• Being evicted from a home

• Being pulled over and threatened by police

What is the speaker's stance on the federal death penalty?

• It should be more transparent

• It should remain unchanged

• It should be abolished

• It should be expanded

What does the speaker suggest is a major flaw in the justice system's handling of the death penalty?

• Failure to investigate high error rates

• Lack of public support

• High cost of execution

• Insufficient legal training