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US poll shows death penalty lost majority support for first time since 1971

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Briefings

A November 2026 poll indicates the US public has lost its majority support for the death penalty, marking the first time since 1971. This shift occurred despite the death penalty remaining the most frequently recommended punishment by Supreme Court justices. The evidence suggests a decline in support driven by concerns over fairness and racial bias, though the specific demographic breakdown and the exact percentage of the population supporting capital punishment are not provided in the source.

Key points

• Support for capital punishment has declined in the US for years due to concerns about fairness and racial bias.
• The death penalty remains the most frequently recommended punishment by Supreme Court justices.

Context

The US Supreme Court has historically recommended the death penalty as the most frequently recommended punishment, though public opinion has shifted significantly since 1971.

Limitations

The source provides no specific data on the percentage of the population supporting capital punishment, nor does it detail the demographic breakdown of the poll results.

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