1. Stay tuned
If Texas authorities decide to seek a new execution date in the Fierro case, this page will be updated immediately. It will then contain detailed suggestions on how concerned people everywhere can take effective action to oppose his execution. Please return regularly for the latest developments.
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2. Spread the word
Knowledge is power: the more
people who know about this shocking case, the greater its significance
for the authorities who will make the eventual life-or-death decision.
Please tell your friends and contacts about César's case and urge
them to visit this site.
3. Learn more about the issues
While extraordinary and compelling, the issues raised in the Fierro case are not unique. There are several excellent Internet sites where you can explore the larger context:
The
Innocence Project is a nation-wide program dedicated to
researching and addressing wrongful convictions that can be corrected through
DNA testing. Their site includes many stories of innocent people who were
sentenced to death and later exonerated.
The
Death Penalty Information Center
is a great source for accurate and
detailed information on virtually every aspect of the death penalty in
the USA. Their Foreign Nationals page includes statistical
data and background material on the 120 foreign citizens on death row.
Human
Rights Research is
the world's only research organization specializing
in consular rights, foreign nationals and the death penalty. Their site
provides detailed information about consular rights and its significance
for foreigners facing the ultimate in cruel and degrading punishments.
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