Seek finality for federal death row and pursue capital cases
What the document says“Administration should therefore do everything possible to obtain finality for the 44 prisoners currently on federal death row.”
The chapter says the current crime wave makes deterrence vital, that providing the punishment without ever enforcing it serves neither victims' families nor the defendant, and that the death penalty should be pursued for applicable crimes, particularly heinous crimes involving violence and sexual abuse of children, until Congress says otherwise.
What the document actually says“Administration should therefore do everything possible to obtain finality for the 44 prisoners currently on federal death row.”
Forty-four people wait on federal death row. Do all you can to carry those out.
Some federal prisoners are sentenced to death. Most sentences are never carried out. The book says they should be.
Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety
2025-01-20 · 90 FR 8463
The chapter asked that the Administration do everything possible to obtain finality for those on federal death row and pursue capital punishment for applicable crimes. This order directs that approach.
The book asked that the government seek final rulings for those on federal death row. It also asked that such cases be pressed. This order sets that course.