Michigan
Does my state have the death penalty?
No. Michigan was the first English speaking government, in 1846, to ban the death penalty. Since becoming a state in 1837, Michigan has had no executions.
What is my governor's position on the death penalty?
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) strongly opposes the death penalty.
How many people are on Death Row in my state?
N/A
Is there anything like the Center on Wrongful Convictions in my state?
More information is coming soon.
Was anyone on Death Row ever found innocent in my state?
N/A
Are there any opportunities for volunteering in my state?
ACLU of Michigan
Additional Resources
Michigan State Info at DPIC
* Information updated annually. Last updated January 2006. For more information, go to the Death Penalty Information Center.
News
Deadline April Screenings
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Bring on the Bishops
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US 'Whittling Away at Death Penalty'
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Democracy Now Segment About The Death Penalty
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Today you can see a segment of Democracy Now with Amy Goodman about the landmark...
March 1st - International Death Penalty Abolition Day
March 01, 2005
The Tennessee Coalition to Abolish State Killing, who has a great mailing list that I...
Supreme Court Bars Death Penalty for Juvenile Killers
March 01, 2005
In a huge move, The Supreme Court forbid the execution of minors (under 17) at...
Study Finds Innocence Issue Leads to Lower Death Penalty Support
February 22, 2005
Makes sense to me. Three-quarters of Americans believe that an innocent person has been executed...
Bush Calls for Death Penalty Lawyer Training
February 04, 2005
I realize this is a slow response to the State of the Union, (two days...
Court TV Runs 'The Exonerated'
January 23, 2005
Airing: 9 p.m. Thursday, Court TV "At the end of the play, we would sometimes...
Project for Older Prisoners
September 24, 2004
George Washington University Law students work within the criminal process, particularly the prison and...
