Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to overturn some old rules that limit when the death penalty can be used. Experts say the order could be unconstitutional and may not be very effective.

America has been having a big debate about the death penalty. Many people now think it's a bad idea. Trump's new order goes against this trend. It's important to note that President Biden recently changed the sentences of 37 people on death row to life in prison. Now, Trump wants the attorney general to review these cases to see if the people could be prosecuted again for state capital crimes. Experts think this might not be allowed by the constitution.

Trump's order also says the attorney general should make sure that states have enough drugs for lethal injections. Major drug companies have stopped selling these drugs because of public pressure. It's not clear how the federal government can fix this problem. Some people think Trump's focus on the death penalty is more about getting revenge than about justice.

Trump Pushes for More Executions: Is It Fair or Vengeful?

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