Save James Broadnax: Case Overview and Clemency Campaign
Explore the case of James Broadnax, the fight against his 2026 execution, and how to advocate for clemency regarding his conviction in Texas.
SAVE JAMES BROADNAX
Panel Discussion
Execution Scheduled: April 30, 2026
Humanizing Death Row
#SaveJamesBroadnax
WHO IS JAMES BROADNAX?
Age: 37 years old | TDCJ #999549
Convicted in 2009 for double capital murder in Garland, Texas (2008)
On death row at the Polunsky Unit since September 2009
Execution scheduled: April 30, 2026 — Huntsville Unit, Texas
Convicted based on confession and rap lyrics used as evidence
Co-defendant Demarius Cummings received life without parole
Humanizing Death Row | #SaveJamesBroadnax
WHY WE'RE FIGHTING TO SAVE HIS LIFE
Humanizing Death Row
#SaveJamesBroadnax
His co-defendant Demarius Cummings confessed in March 2026 — in a sworn statement — that HE was the actual shooter, not James
James was under the influence of PCP, suicidal, and hallucinating at the time — his "confession" was coerced
Rap lyrics were weaponized as evidence — used to paint him as dangerous (800+ similar cases tracked nationally)
The jury was 11 white, 1 Black — prosecutors struck all other Black jurors using race-based methods
The actual shooter's DNA was found on the weapon — not James's
Rappers Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Killer Mike filed Supreme Court amicus briefs against use of lyrics as evidence
WHAT WE ARE DOING TO STOP THE EXECUTION
Humanizing Death Row
#SaveJamesBroadnax
PANEL DISCUSSION TOPICS
How did you first learn about James Broadnax's case?
What role does racial bias play in this case — from the jury selection to the use of rap lyrics?
What does Cummings' confession mean for the fight to save James?
How can ordinary citizens make a difference before April 30, 2026?
What is Humanizing Death Row doing to support James and his family?
What message would you want Governor Abbott to hear right now?
Humanizing Death Row | #SaveJamesBroadnax
URGE CLEMENCY FOR JAMES BROADNAX
James Broadnax is set to be executed on April 30th, 2026.
Governor Greg Abbott has the power to stop this execution and save his life.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
Contact Governor Greg Abbott and urge him to grant clemency to James Broadnax.
Phone: (512) 463-2000
Email: www.governor.texas.gov/contact
Humanizing Death Row
#SaveJamesBroadnax
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO SAVE A LIFE!
James Broadnax is set to be executed on April 30th, 2026.
His life lies in the hands of Governor Greg Abbott.
Urge Governor Abbott to stop the execution and spare James Broadnax's life!
Contact: Governor Greg Abbott
Phone: (512) 463-2000
Email: www.governor.texas.gov/contact
Humanizing Death Row
#SaveJamesBroadnax
- james-broadnax
- death-row
- clemency-campaign
- texas-justice-system
- legal-advocacy
- human-rights
- wrongful-conviction