This week, four executions are scheduled across Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina, reflecting an uptick in capital punishment in the US, particularly under Donald Trump's push. Despite significant concerns about execution methodologies, including botched attempts and the use of controversial drugs, Republican-led states continue to advance their use of the death penalty. In 2025 alone, the US has already seen the highest number of executions in over a decade. Anticipations rise that by the end of the month, 25 executions will occur, equaling the total of 2024.
This week, four executions are scheduled in Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina, marking a significant escalation in capital punishment under the Trump administration.
Despite growing concerns about execution methods, Republican states are increasing the pace of executions, with 25 deaths projected by the end of June 2025.
Civil rights lawyers highlight that past executions in certain states have been botched, raising alarms about the integrity and humanity of the death penalty.
Florida is at the forefront of reviving the death penalty with its governor pushing for more executions and legislative changes that experts deem unconstitutional.
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