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Reviving death

Today, Explained

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The Complex History of the Federal Death Penalty

This chapter explores the history and status of the federal death penalty in the U.S., focusing on the long pause in executions since 2003. It highlights landmark cases, legal challenges surrounding lethal injection, and the policy shifts culminating in the Trump administration's reinstatement of federal executions.

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