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Factors that could explain the rise in U.S. executions

Name: Factors that could explain the rise in U.S. executions
Uploaded: 2025-11-14T14:19:00-0500
Duration: 3 min 34 s
Description: Executions in the U.S. are rising, with 42 taking place in 2025 so far, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Executive director Robin Maher joins CBS News to discuss what could explain the increase.

Executions in the U.S. are rising, with 42 taking place in 2025 so far, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Executive director Robin Maher joins CBS News to discuss what could explain the increase.