DOJ announces it is bringing back firing squads in federal executions
The Department of Justice announced plans to expand the use of the federal death penalty and resume executions, including the use of firing squads, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The DOJ has authorized seeking death sentences against 44 defendants and plans additional actions in the coming weeks.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is expanding the use of the federal death penalty and resuming executions. A 52-page report released by the DOJ reinstates the lethal injection protocol used during Trump's first administration and expands it to include additional methods, such as firing squads. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the changes aim to deter criminals and deliver justice for victims. The DOJ has authorized seeking death sentences against 44 defendants, including three MS-13 members accused of murdering a federal witness. The policy changes are likely to face legal and political challenges due to concerns about wrongful convictions and the methods used for executions.
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