US President Donald Trump has signed an order to restore the death penalty in Washington, D.C. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This measure was repealed by the city council in 1981. According to the White House statement, Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the US Attorney General and the District of Columbia prosecutor to fully enforce federal death penalty laws in order to prevent and punish the most serious crimes.
From now on, criminals convicted of murder may be executed. The main reason for restoring the death penalty is the high crime rate in the city.
Trump has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the persistent high level of danger in the US capital. The White House emphasized that the lenient policies pursued in the District of Columbia in recent years have led to an increase in crime, posing a threat to residents, visitors, and federal agencies.
As a result, Washington has become one of the most dangerous cities in the country. US Attorney General Pam Bondi has already announced efforts to expand the death penalty nationwide.
According to her, this measure will be implemented not only in Washington but throughout the United States. This decision was made to reduce crime rates and ensure public safety.
