The Death Penalty Debate in America

The debate over capital punishment in the United States was reignited when President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates in a last-minute move before leaving office. For many, this decision raised significant questions about justice, with victims’ families expressing their anger at what they see as a disregard for their grief and the justice system’s verdicts.

How far should the government go in redefining justice, and at what point does compassion for criminals undermine the rights of their victims?