Trump Administration Executes First Female Federal Inmate in 67 years

The transcript discusses the delay of executions for two federal death row inmates due to COVID-19, while Lisa Montgomery's execution proceeded after Supreme Court intervention. Montgomery, the first woman executed by the federal government since 1953, had a history of mental illness, raising legal and ethical concerns. Her defense argued her mental state made her ineligible for execution, but the DOJ pushed forward. The Trump administration's execution spree contrasts with President-elect Biden's opposition to the death penalty. The transcript highlights systemic issues in capital punishment, with Montgomery's case exemplifying these problems.

What reasons were given for the postponement of the executions of Cory Johnson and Dustin Higgs?

What was Lisa Montgomery convicted of, and what argument is her defense team making regarding her mental health?

How has the Trump administration's approach to federal executions been characterized in the text?

What does Robert Dunham suggest about the number of executions and the cases involved?

What significant issues are raised regarding the cases selected for execution by the current administration?