Rampant Injustice: The Resurgence of Executions Under Donald Lame Duck's Watch

The recent spate of executions in July, marking a return to federal capital punishment after a 17-year hiatus, has sparked concerns about racial bias and the lack of prioritization of justice under the Trump administration. As Attorney General William Barr emphasized, those slated for death are among 'the worst criminals,' but critics argue that this rhetoric overlooks the systemic issues plaguing the criminal justice system.

The Death Penalty Information Center's report highlights the stark disparities in capital punishment cases, with nearly 300 Black defendants executed for murdering white victims, compared to only 21 white defendants executed for killing Black victims. These statistics illustrate the pervasive and pernicious nature of racial bias within the federal justice system, where the lives of white victims are given greater value than those of Black victims.

Moreover, the report notes that under the Trump administration, white men have made up the majority of defendants executed by the federal government, while the victims in these cases were also predominantly white. This raises questions about whether capital punishment is being used as a tool to perpetuate authority over marginalized communities, particularly Black Americans.

As the United States continues down this path of resuming executions under Donald Lame Duck's watch, it is crucial that we acknowledge and address the deep-seated issues of racial bias and systemic injustice. The disproportionate representation of Black defendants on death row serves as a stark reminder of the need for fundamental reforms to ensure justice and equality in our criminal justice system.

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