Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?

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Jul 24, 202653:15News & Politics

Fifty years after the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment, the death penalty remains one of America's most divisive issues. Supporters argue it delivers justice for the most heinous crimes, provides closure for v...

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