Commute Death Sentences of Federal Inmates
Democrats on Capitol Hill are urging President Biden to commute the death sentences of 40 federal inmates, citing the death penalty as cruel, racist, and fundamentally flawed. They are calling for a resentence to prison terms to save lives.
Key Points
- Death penalty viewed as cruel and flawed
- Biden urged to use clemency authority
- Focus on saving lives
- Death penalty disproportionately affects black and brown individuals
Pros
- Commutes death sentences
- Saves lives
Cons
- Controversial topic
- Some inmates are convicted of heinous crimes