Juan A. Lozano

Juan A. Lozano is a journalist for Associated Press.

Texas Inmate Who Fought Prayer, Touch Rules To Be Executed

A Texas death row inmate whose case clarified the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide is scheduled for execution Wednesday, despite efforts by a district attorney to stop his lethal injection.

Judge: Execution Can’t Proceed Without Religious Requests

A federal judge has issued a temporary order telling Texas prison officials that they can carry out next week’s scheduled execution of a death row inmate only if they grant all of his religious accommodations.

Texas Executions Face Delays Over Religious Rights Claims

Executions in Texas face delays amid legal questions regarding Texas’ refusal to allow spiritual advisers to touch inmates and pray aloud as condemned individuals are being put to death.

Another Texas Execution Delayed on Religious Freedom Claims

Ruben Gutierrez was set to be executed on Oct. 27 for fatally stabbing an 85-year-old Brownsville woman in 1998.

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