Report: Death Penalty On The Decline In The U.S.

The transcript discusses a report by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) highlighting trends in the death penalty in 2019, including New Hampshire abolishing it and California imposing a moratorium. The report notes a decline in executions and new death sentences, with a significant reduction since the 1990s. Robert Dunham of the DPIC mentions a regional decline along the East Coast and links the death penalty's history to racial issues. Public perception has shifted due to concerns about executing innocent people, especially minorities. Morris Chammah discusses a broader rethinking of the criminal justice system. The Trump administration's reforms and a Gallup poll showing a preference for life imprisonment over the death penalty are also covered.

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