- In the last two years, the DOJ made a series of changes to capital case policies and procedures.Garland: DOJ must ensure all in the federal criminal justice system “treated fairly and humanely.”Garland has directed Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco to lead the review of death penalty policy.
Attorney General Merrick Garland Thursday ordered a moratorium on federal executions to allow for a Justice Department review of death penalty policy.
“The Department of Justice must ensure that everyone in the federal criminal justice system is not only afforded the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States, but is also treated fairly and humanely,” Garland said