In an era of growing distrust in the government, conservatives have good reason to question whether the state can be trusted with capital punishment. From wrongful convictions to secrecy surrounding executions, the death penalty raises serious questions about government accountability, competence, and transparency.
Together, we’ll discuss what the death penalty reveals about the dangers of government power and examine whether conservatives who value limited government and individual liberty should be comfortable giving the state the power to execute.
Corinna is the S.D. Roberts & Sandra Moore Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law and the author of Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. She is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the death penalty.
If you’re concerned about government overreach, have questions about the government’s role in the death penalty, or simply believe no government should have unchecked power over life and death, this conversation is for you.
We hope to see you there — make sure to RSVP for the link!
