Trump’s death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions

Trump’s death penalty push faces setbacks as judges block attempts to reverse prior decisions

President Donald Trump's administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse previous decisions against capital punishment

FILE – Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaks during a news conference at the White House, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)