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Justice Department to Allow Firing Squads for Federal Executions
The Justice Department announced a policy shift regarding the federal death penalty. This includes the reinstatement of firing squads as a method of execution. (sources: theguardian, independent, aljazeera, cbsnews, nytimes)
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The Justice Department is taking steps to strengthen the federal death penalty by reinstating firing squads and prioritizing the use of pentobarbital for executions. This move contrasts with policies from the previous administration.
- The Justice Department is reinstating firing squads as a method of execution.
- The department aims to strengthen the federal death penalty.
- The use of pentobarbital will also be prioritized for federal executions.
Why it matters
This policy change reflects a significant shift in the federal approach to capital punishment.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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