Capital Clemency in the Age of Constitutional Regulation: Reversing the Unwarranted Decline.

The article explores the historical roots of executive clemency in the U.S. and its connection to the concept of mercy. It highlights the decline of clemency, particularly in capital cases, since the revival of the death penalty in 1976. It argue that this decline is linked to the constitutional regulation of capital punishment but suggest that clemency still plays a vital role in addressing deficiencies in the capital system.