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The directive was outlined in a memo obtained by Fox News. Officials said the changes are intended to ensure that capital sentences are carried out once legal appeals have been exhausted, Fox News reported.
“Today, the Department of Justice acted to restore its solemn duty to seek, obtain, and implement lawful capital sentences — clearing the way for the Department to carry out executions once death-sentenced inmates have exhausted their appeals,” the memo said.
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