U.S. Carries Out First Federal Execution In Nearly 20 Years

Daniel Lewis Lee was executed by lethal injection at a federal prison after a Supreme Court ruling overturned a lower court's decision to halt the execution. The ruling, which allowed federal executions to resume, was split along party lines, with Republican-appointed justices in favor and Democratic-appointed justices dissenting. The decision is expected to influence discussions on criminal justice reform leading up to the 2020 election.

What was the reason for the initial delay in Daniel Lewis Lee's execution?

What concerns were raised about the new federal lethal injection protocol?

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee?

How did the justices appointed by Republican and Democratic presidents differ in their votes?

Why is the ruling on federal executions expected to be a topic in the 2020 election?