Just as the canary's distress signals impending danger in the coal mine, this work aims to capture moments of tension and contradiction within the justice system, exploring how decisions can simultaneously uphold and undermine personal freedoms and the sanctity of life.  By shining a light on the intersection of power, justice, and individual liberty, The Canary (after Wood) seeks to ignite a dialogue that bridges divides and inspire action towards common ground of our shared humanity.