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 federal death penalty, including through the deployment of firing squads.

The announcement on Friday was part of a policy document issued by the Department of Justice, setting out the legal argument for various methods of execution.

It touted steps for “restoring and strengthening” the death penalty as integral to the pursuit of justice.

“The Department of Justice acted to restore its solemn duty to seek, obtain, and implement lawful capital sentences — clearing the way for the Department to carry out executions once death-sentenced inmates have exhausted their appeals,” the Justice Department said in a news release.

  • leoj@piefed.socialEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I mean this discussion is centered around static location and a target that can be color primed for recognition, so I think most of your points fall flat.

    Sticking your fingers in your ears and pretending it is fully worthless is not a productive take, but I understand it is the cultural zeitgeist around here - I’m willing to go against a wave when I think its partially wrong.