Opponents of the death penalty rally

Several hours after the state’s first execution in 21 years, hundreds gathered at the Capitol for a rally.

The group is called Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

The goal was to give ordinary citizens an opportunity to express their disapproval of what they call the failed death penalty program.

"Personally, I don’t think that killing someone as a punishment because they killed someone is like doing two wrongs, it’s not doing the right thing you know," said Mirem Chacon.

Speakers at the rally included clergy, politicians and community leaders.