Trump Revives Federal Execution Methods: Firing Squad, Electric Chair and Lethal Gas Approved for Use
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand federal execution methods to include firing squads, electrocution and lethal gas, according to a 48-page memo released on April 24, 2026. This move aims to address ongoing difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs, which have hampered federal executions in recent years. … Read more
