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Coverage dated April 20, 2023

Washington state officially abolishes death penalty

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By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Washington state has officially abolished the death penalty. Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5087 on Friday, which removes state laws that Washington’s Supreme Court determined are invalid or unconstitutional.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

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    By LISA BAUMANN Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Washington state has officially abolished the death penalty. Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5087 on Friday, which removes state laws that Washington’s Supreme Court determined are invalid or unconstitutional.

  2. CNN

    Washington state eliminates death penalty from law (opens CNN)

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    The death penalty was abolished in Washington state Thursday after Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law eliminating the state-sanctioned punishment.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Washington state cites racial bias as it abolishes death penalty (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) signed a bill on Thursday removing state laws that the Washington state Supreme Court determined are invalid or unconstitutional, effectively abolishing the death penalty.

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