Entries by Hamza Saeed
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Mar 23, 2026
What to Know: Mentally Ill Prisoners and the Death Penalty
DPI’s“What to Know” series examines capital punishment from multiple angles, one topic at a time. Each installment provides essential facts and data on specific aspects of the death penalty. Why it matters: While the U.S. Supreme Court has barred the execution of individuals with intellectual disabilities, no such categorical ban exists for those with severe mental illness (SMI). Consequently, people suffering from active psychosis, delusions, or…
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