PJI Executive Director, Samantha Kennedy reflects on the efficacies of Louisiana’s death penalty one year after the execution of Jessie Hoffman, the first killed by the state in 15 years.

Only about one-third of respondents indicated a belief that people convicted by Jim Crow juries should continue to serve their full sentences without review, while the strong majority favoring reconsideration underscores the public’s belief that Louisiana must correct these unconstitutional outcomes.