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.

What significant change regarding the death penalty occurred in New Hampshire in 2019?

According to the report, how many executions were recorded in 2019?

What does Robert Dunham suggest about the trend of the death penalty in the US?

What was the public perception of capital punishment influenced by, according to the text?

What did the Gallup poll reveal about public opinion on life in prison versus the death penalty?