Americans are divided on federal executions. Why is the Trump administration bringing them back?
The expected executions, scheduled for this winter, would be the first time the federal government has executed anyone in 16 years.
Federal government will execute inmates for first time since 2003
The Justice Department says five inmates will be executed, starting in December.
New Hampshire repeals its death penalty
The New Hampshire Senate overrode Gov. Chris Sununu's veto, ending the death penalty immediately.
Newly released arguments reveal Supreme Court’s disputes over death penalty cases
The Supreme Court shined an unusual light Monday on its internal squabbling over the death penalty, with the justices making public more than 30 pages of arguments on issues they decided weeks ago.
Lawmakers are likely to override Gov. Chris Sununu's decision in the fall.
The Supreme Court blocked the execution of a Buddhist man who said his religious freedom would be violated if his spiritual adviser couldn't accompany him.
The Supreme Court said Monday that Missouri can execute an inmate who argued his medical condition will result in severe pain if he is given death-causing drugs.
Capital punishment has been abolished entirely in 20 states, and four now have moratoriums on the practice.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the death penalty "a failure" that has discriminated against people who are mentally ill, poor or minorities.
Additional Support Provided By:
