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Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez poses for a portrait in the visitation area of the Allan B. Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Tx., U.S. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Ramirez is schedule to be executed by the state of Texas on September 8, 2021. He is suing the state, however, for the right to have his pastor, Pastor Dana Moore of Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, lay his hands on Ramirez during the execution. Touching by a spiritual advisor is currently not allowed by the state during executions.

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Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez poses for a portrait in the visitation area of the Allan B. Polunsky Unit in Livingston, Tx., U.S. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.<br />
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Ramirez is schedule to be executed by the state of Texas on September 8, 2021. He is suing the state, however, for the right to have his pastor, Pastor Dana Moore of Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, lay his hands on Ramirez during the execution. Touching by a spiritual advisor is currently not allowed by the state during executions.