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Blackmun Opposes Death Penalty and Possible Repeal
Rochester Minnesota Supreme Court nominee Judge Harry A Blackmun says he personally opposes the death penalty and would not be surprised if it is ruled unconstitutional soon He has upheld it in past rulings but avoided pledging a vote on repeal If confirmed he could be the tie breaking vote in a court seen as deadlocked on capital punishment The interview notes legal debates halted executions and over 300 prisoners on death rows across the US and highlights Blackmun's nuanced stance toward constitutional issues and legislative role
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