Do we still have the death penalty on Federal crimes?

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I kinda remember it was removed and blood thirsty Trump rushed to execute the last convicts in his last days.

But perhaps I am mixing things.

In his ABC reports on the Luguna Wood shooting by Taiwanese hater, Matt Gutman, I think said that if defined as a hate crime it could be subjected to the death penalty. California removed it but if this is a Federal crime it could.

[JT45242]

1. On the books, but fed prosecutors don't normally pursue it

At one point there was a moratorium on even seeking it.

Not sure if that was undone by tRump.

[question everything]

4. Yes, there was a rush of executions in his final days

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55236260

Five people right before Jan 20

[Effete Snob]

2. 18 USC 249

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/249

[VarryOn]

3. Unfortunately, yes...

But, it's rarely used.

[question everything]

5. Was used under Trump

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55236260

[VarryOn]

8. I know. It sickened me...

Murder is murder, regardless of whether it's sanctioned by the government or not.

Not that it's the best argument, but killing a killer gives them an easy out.

[Bev54]

6. Biden reversed Trump's order so it is no longer being used.

[question everything]

7. Good! Thanks