💬 Opinion Apr 26, 2026 · Stephan Kapustka

Back to Basics on Capital Punishment

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On April 24, 2026 the U.S. Department of Justice said that it was strengthening the federal death penalty by, among other things, reintroducing firing squads as an execution method. 
According to a press release posted by the DOJ, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that “[t]he prior administration failed in its duty to protect the American people by refusing to pursue and carry out the ultimate punishment against the most dangerous criminals, including terrorists, child murderers, and cop

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