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The federal case in Buffalo has placed Western New York inside a national debate about hate crimes, life without parole, public safety, trauma, and the death penalty.
The coalition opposes execution in this case and under all circumstances while respecting the pain and choices of victims’ families.
Why the coalition is watching
New York does not have a state death penalty. The current proceedings are federal, which means residents are confronting a punishment the state itself has rejected.
The coalition’s role is to educate, bear public witness, and keep the community informed as the case moves forward.