Powell vs Alabama:
Details: Nine black men hopped on an empty freight train. The train also had a group of white men on it. A fight ensued and all the black men were found guilty. The local courts sentenced the nine young men to the death penalty without a fair trial.
Decision: 7 voted for Powell and 2 votes for Alabama.
Lasting Effect: Everyone facing the death penalty must be guaranteed a fair trial.
Important: Everyone deserves a fair trial who is sentenced to the death penalty.
Decision: 7 voted for Powell and 2 votes for Alabama.
Lasting Effect: Everyone facing the death penalty must be guaranteed a fair trial.
Important: Everyone deserves a fair trial who is sentenced to the death penalty.