A memo from Pam Bondi asked prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for groups including immigrants illegally residing in the ...

Undocumented immigrants convicted of first-degree murder or raping children would face mandatory death sentences, under bills ...

Aaron Gunches will be the first person executed by Arizona in more than two years. His execution was scheduled for March 19.

In many politically conservative states, a subtle yet significant shift in the pro-life movement is underway: a move toward a ...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the ...

Three death row inmates have had their dates of execution rescheduled by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine issued reprieves for ...

A proposal passed by Florida’s Legislature will require the death penalty for “unauthorized aliens” who commit a capital ...

Efforts to repeal the death penalty have been introduced in two Republican-led states, with some lawmakers citing their ...

Bills changing unemployment requirements, imposing the death penalty and requiring parental consent for vaccines passed the ...

Here’s a look at the issue. From a social science perspective, the evidence for whether the death penalty actually deters crime is highly disputed. Robin Maher, executive director of the ...