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The Justice Department Is Pausing Federal Executions After They Resumed Under Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland ordered a pause on federal executions Thursday while the Justice Department reviews policies and procedures on capital punishment. (Getty Images)
Attorney General Merrick Garland ordered a pause on federal executions Thursday while the Justice Department reviews policies and procedures on capital punishment. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on July 01, 2021.

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