Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 10 hours ago • aljazeera.com

Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads

Capital punishment remains controversial in the US, with critics warning of innocent people being put on death row. The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand the use of the…

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The New York Times - Home Page 10 hours ago • nytimes.com

Trump Administration Approves Firing Squad Executions for Death Penalty

The Justice Department also reauthorized the use of a death penalty drug, and will seek to shorten the length of some legal appeals.

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