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How Biden Could Clear Death Row and Stop Trump's Execution Plans


Published on 2024-12-13 08:41:06 - MSN
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  • F ive days before Joe Biden was sworn in as President and effectively stopped federal executions, the Trump Administration executed its 13th federal inmate, Dustin Higgs. Higgs wa

The article discusses how President Joe Biden could potentially clear death row and halt former President Donald Trump's plans for federal executions. It highlights Biden's campaign promise to abolish the death penalty, which has not yet been acted upon despite his administration's efforts to pause federal executions. The piece outlines several strategies Biden could employ, including commuting death sentences to life imprisonment, which would require no Congressional approval. It also mentions the possibility of Biden using his clemency powers more broadly to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. The article notes the historical context of Trump's administration accelerating federal executions and contrasts this with Biden's more cautious approach, influenced by political considerations and the need for bipartisan support for any legislative changes. Additionally, it touches on the ongoing debate about the death penalty's morality and effectiveness, and how Biden's actions could set a precedent for future policy on capital punishment.

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