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It was a great day for Alabama parents and they can rest easier because of protections that were established on the site.

The State is prepared to do whatever is necessary to see Mr Lee's lawful sentence carried out.

Here we have a barcode that allows us to be able to connect it directly with the voter – we have the assurance that that ballot is being cast by the person in fact that receives that ballot.

The halted execution is unfair to the families of Lee's victims, who were prepared to witness the final act of justice be served.