The resolution calls for a moratorium on the death penalty in Alabama, highlighting the moral complexities and flaws associated with capital punishment. It emphasizes that as a pro-life state, Alabama should extend its commitment to preserving life to all citizens, arguing that legal executions equate to murder. The resolution points out that Alabama has one of the highest per capita death sentencing rates in the nation, with a significant number of those sentences being imposed without unanimous jury verdicts. It also notes the troubling history of wrongful convictions, with a notable ratio of executions to exonerations, and raises concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the death penalty system, particularly regarding racial disparities and inadequate legal representation for marginalized individuals.

Furthermore, the resolution references the broader national context, where 23 states have abolished the death penalty and others have placed holds on executions. It asserts that the risk of executing an innocent person is too significant for the state to accept, advocating for a moratorium on capital punishment as a necessary step to mitigate this risk. The resolution urges the Alabama Legislature to consider this matter seriously and take action to halt executions in the state.