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A Letter from Texas Death Row Inmate Clinton Young

For the first time, CMN has received written correspondence from someone on death row. Clinton Lee Young, whose October 2017 execution was stayed thanks to the efforts of so many CMN supporters and people of goodwill, recently sent CMN a letter thanking us and all people of faith for raising our voices on his behalf, "I am grateful for all those who are Catholic or from other faiths that spoke out for me." A poignant reminder how important this work of life is, this letter makes clear the impact the actions of advocates like you can have. Read the full letter below.

Help save the lives of people like Clinton Young by signing up for CMN's monthly execution alert program, Mercy in Action. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Death Penalty

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