Imminent execution of ‘Ronnie’ Heath
Appeal for clemency in Florida
January 2026
Florida plans to execute Ronald “Ronnie” Heath on February 10, despite overwhelming evidence that execution would serve no purpose of justice, fairness, or accountability. Ronnie has spent nearly 35 years on death row for the murder of Michael Sheridan, a devastating crime that ended a human life and caused immeasurable harm to the people who loved him. Nothing in this request diminishes that loss or the gravity of the violence that occurred.
Ronnie has endured decades of incarceration, survived extreme trauma, and demonstrated profound growth and change. Meanwhile, his equally culpable co-defendant — his own brother — is alive, incarcerated, and now eligible for parole. Clemency exists for cases exactly like this: when punishment has become disproportionate, when juries never heard critical life-shaping evidence, when modern science changes how we understand culpability, and when execution would only compound harm rather than serve justice.
The Governor and Florida’s Clemency Board have the power and the responsibility to stop this execution. Your letter can help make that difference.
The above text by Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. The petition to sign can be accessed from this link.
FADP is a Florida-based, state-wide organization working to end the death penalty in Florida. Their network includes dozens of state and local groups and thousands of individual Floridians, including murder victims’ family members and other survivors of violent crime, law enforcement professionals, families of the incarcerated, and death row exonerees.
Amnesty is opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances. It is not a deterrent and mistakes, which are not infrequent, cannot afterwards be rectified. We deprecate what appears to be the Florida state governor, Ron DeSantis using the penalty to demonstrate he is ‘tough on crime’ as part of his alleged desire to be the next president of the USA.
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**We, the undersigned residents of Florida, urge our leaders to address the ongoing injustices faced by millions of undocumented immigrants who contribute to our communities and deserve the opportunity to live without fear.** A pathway to citizenship is essential for individuals who have lived, worked, and built families in the U.S., including those who came as children, essential workers, and others who meet established criteria for residency. **We Demand a Pathway to Citizenship as Outlined in the American Dream and Promise Act:** This policy framework provides an accessible pathway to citizenship for certain non-U.S. nationals, with measures that: • Protect Individuals Who Came as Children: Grant conditional permanent resident status to qualifying individuals who entered the United States as minors, ensuring protections for those who are deportable, inadmissible, or who currently have Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This act calls for measures such as background checks and enrollment in, or completion of, educational programs to secure conditional status. • Provide Permanent Residency for Essential Workers and Families: We demand lawful permanent resident status for those with TPS, those eligible for TPS, and individuals eligible for DED on designated dates. These individuals are essential to our economy and society, and they should be given the stability to continue their contributions to our communities. • Repeal Discriminatory Barriers to Education: We support policies that repeal restrictions on access to higher education for undocumented individuals, enabling them to access in-state tuition and other state benefits currently reserved for U.S. nationals. This investment in immigrant youth’s education strengthens communities and builds a more resilient workforce. **We Demand a Humane Approach to Immigration:** The United States should serve as a beacon of opportunity and dignity, recognizing the contributions of immigrants and rejecting fear-based policies. Policies that use immigrants’ application information against them undermine trust and lead to a fearful, divided society. We call on lawmakers to protect applicants from immigration enforcement targeting and to establish clear protections that encourage immigrants to participate in the legalization process safely and without fear of retribution. **We Reject Xenophobic Narratives and Divisive Politics:** We know that some political leaders manipulate public fear and prejudice to advance anti-immigrant policies and gain political power. We demand an end to this divisive rhetoric and call on all leaders to recognize and respect immigrants as neighbors, coworkers, and contributors to our economy and culture. **Conclusion:** This is a moral imperative. We stand in solidarity with our immigrant communities and call for a pathway to citizenship that reflects the values of fairness, opportunity, and justice. We urge the administration, Congress, and all future leaders to act boldly and compassionately. **JUSTICE AND DIGNITY FOR IMMIGRANTS NOW!**
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