30 Jan 2025
⚖️Executive Order on Restoring Capital Punishment and Public Safety
Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety
Summary
Executive Order 14164 emphasizes the importance of capital punishment in deterring severe crimes, mandating the Attorney General to pursue death penalties rigorously. It aims to counteract judicial opposition and ensure that states uphold capital punishment laws while prioritizing public safety and the prosecution of violent crime across the United States.
Agencies
- Executive Office of the President
Business Impact
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The Executive Order reinstates and strengthens federal capital punishment, impacting legal compliance for businesses involved in the criminal justice system. The Attorney General is directed to seek death sentences for severe crimes, which can influence operational and financial protocols related to legal and public safety services.