Federal Death Penalty Debate Intensifies Amid Trump and Biden Policies
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Donald Trump plans to expand the federal death penalty if re-elected, targeting child rapists, drug traffickers, and others, despite potential legal challenges. His previous term saw a surge in federal executions, a practice halted by President Biden's moratorium. Critics, including the ACLU, warn of constitutional issues and racial disparities, while Trump's proposals may appeal to his "tough-on-crime" supporters. Legal experts suggest Biden could commute current death row sentences before leaving office to prevent future executions.
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