"The Justice Department released a report saying it will now allow the centuries-old method of executing people, alongside legal injections, electrocution, and asphyxiation. 'This modification,' the DOJ wrote, 'will help ensure the Department is prepared to carry out lawful executions even if a specific drug is unavailable.'"
"Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche blasted the Biden administration for 'fail[ing] in its duty to protect the American people by refusing to pursue and carry out the ultimate punishment against the most dangerous criminals,' referring to the fact that AG Merrick Garland in 2021 imposed a moratorium on federal executions."
"Before Trump was in charge, there had only been three federal executions in six decades. Under President Trump's leadership, Blanche added, 'the Department of Justice is once again enforcing the law and standing with victims.'"
The Justice Department announced the revival of the death penalty for federal crimes, including the use of firing squads. This decision aims to ensure the ability to carry out executions even if certain drugs are unavailable. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the Biden administration for not pursuing capital punishment, referencing a moratorium imposed by AG Merrick Garland in 2021. The report highlights a significant increase in federal executions during Trump's presidency, marking a notable shift in capital punishment practices.
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