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Texas Executes Chris Young, Who Fought The State Parole Board In A Final Appeal

Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 18, 2018 · The death row inmate claimed that the parole board likely rejected his clemency petition because he was black. The argument highlighted a long-standing criticism of clemency in Texas.

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Before His Scheduled Execution, Chris Young Fights The Texas Parole Board

Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 17, 2018 · The death row inmate claims that the parole board likely rejected his clemency petition because he is black. The argument highlights a long-standing criticism of clemency in Texas.

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I SEE U, Episode 13: The Radical Forgiveness of Anthony Graves [Encore]

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Posted on July 29, 2022 · Death Row Exoneree Anthony Graves is fighting for a fair criminal justice system, but is Texas willing to take action? This is an encore of the August 14, 2021 broadcast.

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Texas lawmakers ordered to turn over redistricting records

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Posted on July 26, 2022 · The order is the latest victory for civil rights groups claiming discrimination and intimidation leading up to the 2022 midterms, but history indicates the case is unlikely to be resolved before voters head to the polls.

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