Judge: TN law taking postconviction death penalty cases from local DAs is unconstitutional The Citizen 2 years ago Shelby County judge ruled a Tennessee that strips all postconviction death penalty proceedings from local district attorneys is not constitutional. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Death penalty opponents see ties to nationwide reckoning over race as center releases new reportDateSeptember 15, 2020In relation toLascassasJoe Biden supports ending the federal death penalty. Why his upcoming decision could also influence states.DateFebruary 13, 2021In relation toLascassasIn unique challenge to Nashville DA in death penalty appeal, Tennessee attorney general relies on familiar argumentDateOctober 18, 2019In relation toLascassas