Restoring The Death Penalty And Protecting Public Safety

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to restore the death penalty at the federal level, reversing a moratorium from the previous administration. The order directs the Attorney General to aggressively pursue capital punishment for severe crimes, particularly those involving the murder of law enforcement officers and crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. This action could reignite debates over the legality and morality of capital punishment, potentially leading to legal challenges and affecting how states manage their own death penalty statutes.