
Opponents of the death penalty are expressing concerns over the potential resumption of federal executions under the incoming Trump administration. Advocates are urging President Joe Biden to commute all remaining federal death sentences to prevent executions from taking place when Trump takes office.
During his 2024 campaign, Trump hinted at restarting federal executions and expanding the scope of crimes eligible for capital punishment. This includes imposing the death penalty on human traffickers, drug dealers, migrants who kill American citizens, and individuals who kill law enforcement officers.