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Criminal Justice After 17 years without federal executions under Democrat and Republican presidents, Trump's administration is forcing many through before his term expires.
Criminal Justice The Trump Administration Executed Brandon Bernard Thursday. He Won’t Be the Last.

After 17 years without federal executions under Democrat and Republican presidents, the Trump administration has ramped up its death penalty spree in advance of his last day in office.

Associated Press Associated Press December 11, 2020 11:15 am EST
Criminal Justice Protesters against the death penalty gather in Terre Haute, Ind., Wednesday, July 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Criminal Justice The Trump Administration Executed a Man With Severe Mental Health Issues This Month

The federal executions of Daniel Lewis Lee, Wesley Purkey, and Dustin Honken took place between July 13 and July 17, alarming advocates and legal experts.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 29, 2020 3:16 pm EDT
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Law and Order Colorado Becomes 22nd State to Abolish Death Penalty

Colorado’s action is part of a gradual national trend to move away from capital punishment.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright March 25, 2020 12:18 pm EDT

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