Stop the execution of low-IQ Marvin Lee Wilson 08-07-2012

Stop the execution of low-IQ Marvin Lee Wilson 08-07-2012

The Issue

The Supreme Court has held that it is unconstitutional to execute the mentally retarded, and Marvin Lee Wilson appears to fall into that category. But Mr. Wilson, who is on Texas' death row, may be executed anyway. Mr. Wilson's execution should be blocked. Beyond that, his case should cause Congress to stop its reckless campaign to make it even easier than it is now to carry out executions.

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The Issue

The Supreme Court has held that it is unconstitutional to execute the mentally retarded, and Marvin Lee Wilson appears to fall into that category. But Mr. Wilson, who is on Texas' death row, may be executed anyway. Mr. Wilson's execution should be blocked. Beyond that, his case should cause Congress to stop its reckless campaign to make it even easier than it is now to carry out executions.

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Members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles
Members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles
Board of Pardons and Paroles

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Petition created on April 21, 2012