Death Penalty and Execution Protest Photos, Photographs and Images
Massachusetts Says No to the Death Penalty
State House, Boston, Massachusetts
February and March 2001

On March 12, 2001, the State Legislature voted against resinstating the death penalty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Preceeding the vote was a public hearings with a representative committee and demonstrations outside the State House on February 20.


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The House Chambers the exact minute the votes are cast, March 12 at 1:57 pm Press coverage of the demonstrators The infamous banner makes an appearance during the public hearing
Rep. Tobin and Sen. Stone-Creem listen intently to anti-DP testimony Feb 20 Protesters on March 12 just before the vote Protesters during the Feb. 20 public hearing
The Public Hearing in the State House, Feb. 20 Lawyer Johnson testifing in front of the committee A flyer shows the public momentum against the death penalty
Outside the State House, Feb 20 Protesters on March 12 Veterans for Peace
Vicki McCartney (AI Texas) and Jenny Veninga (Amnesty 133) Unitarian Universalists speak out against the DP
 Lawyer Johnson shows his opposition in the hearing room
A group gathers to protest the DP A posted sign in State House Gardner Auditorium "Execute Justice, Not People" button
Chris Banner from Chicago stands guard of the banner Jenn Jonay drums away at the March 12 rally Amnesty International representatives from Mass. and Washington DC

Click here for photos from the Masschusetts death penalty demonstrations against federal executions.


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