Friday, March 13, 2009

One Step Away From Abolishing Capital Punishment in New Mexico!

The New Mexico Legislature has voted to repeal the death penalty.

The bill now goes to Gov. Bill Richardson, who opposed repeal in the past, but says he would consider signing it.

The Senate voted 24-18 on Friday in favor of the bill, which replaces capital punishment with a sentence of life-without parole.

The Associated Press: New Mexico Legislature repeals death penalty
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