Statement by William F. Schulz, Executive Director of AIUSA, on the New York State Death Penalty Victory

"Amnesty International USA commends the members of the New York State Assembly Codes Committee for voting not to reinstate the death penalty. New York State has now joined the 120 countries and 12 states that have done away with the death penalty in law or practice and sets a fine example for other U.S. states to follow. As a resident New Yorker, I would particularly like to acknowledge the actions of Amnesty International's 37,405 members and 155 student and local groups in New York State who contributed to this legislative victory. New Yorkers' recent public debates about the death penalty, and this week's decisive action by Assembly members, give cause for much optimism that the tide is finally shifting, even in this country."

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