President Donald Trump announced plans to pursue the death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC. During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (August 26), Trump described the death penalty as a "very strong preventative" measure against crime. This decision comes amid a federal crackdown on crime in the capital, involving the deployment of National Guard troops and federal officers.

While most murder cases in Washington, DC, are prosecuted under local law, the US attorney's office can pursue federal charges , allowing for the possibility of seeking capital punishment. However, this approach may face challenges due to the city's historical opposition to the death penalty. Washington, DC, nullified its death penalty in 1972, and a 2002 referendum saw residents overwhelmingly vote again

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