Is Capital Punishment Legal in US ?

Yes, Capital Punishment is Legal in Some Parts of the US.

• Federal Government: The federal government has the power to impose the death penalty for certain serious crimes like treason, espionage, and large-scale drug trafficking.
• States: 27 states still have capital punishment laws. These states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. However, some of these states have imposed moratoriums (official pauses) on executions.
• Military: Capital punishment exists within the U.S. military justice system.

23 states plus the District of Columbia have abolished the death penalty. Public support for the death penalty has been declining according to Gallup polls. The constitutionality of capital punishment has been heavily debated, often focusing on whether it constitutes “cruel and unusual punishment” as prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.

The death penalty is a highly controversial and complex issue. While it remains a legal penalty in a significant portion of the U.S., its application is inconsistent and faces ongoing legal scrutiny.

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