Feb 13 Watch 6:22 News Wrap: Barr decries public criticism of Roger Stone case In our news wrap Thursday, Attorney General William Barr criticized public discussion of the Roger Stone case. Barr said in an interview that statements and tweets about Justice Department business “make it impossible” for him to do his job. Also,… Continue watching
Jul 26 Americans are divided on federal executions. Why is the Trump administration bringing them back? By Laura Santhanam The expected executions, scheduled for this winter, would be the first time the federal government has executed anyone in 16 years. Continue reading
Jul 25 Federal government will execute inmates for first time since 2003 By Associated Press The Justice Department says five inmates will be executed, starting in December. Continue reading
May 30 New Hampshire repeals its death penalty By Holly Ramer, Associated Press The New Hampshire Senate overrode Gov. Chris Sununu's veto, ending the death penalty immediately. Continue reading
May 13 Newly released arguments reveal Supreme Court’s disputes over death penalty cases By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 03 New Hampshire governor vetoes death penalty abolishment By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Lawmakers are likely to override Gov. Chris Sununu's decision in the fall. Continue reading
Apr 04 Texas bans all clergy from executions after Supreme Court ruling By Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 01 Supreme Court rules against Missouri inmate with rare health issue By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 13 How states are slowly getting rid of the death penalty By Gretchen Frazee Capital punishment has been abolished entirely in 20 states, and four now have moratoriums on the practice. Continue reading
Mar 13 WATCH: California governor puts moratorium on executions Gov. Gavin Newsom called the death penalty "a failure" that has discriminated against people who are mentally ill, poor or minorities. Continue reading