Biden Clears Out Most of Federal Death Row Before Trump Can Kill Them
President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of the majority of people on federal death row, the White House announced on Monday, in anticipation of Donald Trump — a champion of capital punishment — taking office. The inmates have now been sentenced to life in prison.
Criminal justice advocates have been pushing Biden to take action on this issue after he pledged to end the federal death penalty during his presidential campaign — especially with Team Trump preparing another execution spree.
“I’ve dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system,...
Criminal justice advocates have been pushing Biden to take action on this issue after he pledged to end the federal death penalty during his presidential campaign — especially with Team Trump preparing another execution spree.
“I’ve dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system,...
- 12/23/2024
- by Naomi LaChance
- Rollingstone.com
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