This thought-provoking column on the #deathpenalty points out "rigid adherence to the law, without room for compassion or correction, risks producing outcomes that are technically lawful but fundamentally unjust." Ohio governors have exercised clemency 51 times since 1945.
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In an era defined by debates over criminal justice reform, one of the oldest and least understood powers in American law remains as vital as ever: executive clemency. Often dismissed as a relic or a political tool, clemency is, in fact, a cornerstone of justice — an essential safeguard when the legal system reaches its limits.Clemency is not a modern invention. Its roots stretch back thousands of years, appearing in ancient philosophy, religious traditions, and early legal systems.
