The death penalty remains legal in the United States under federal law and in a majority of states.

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Is it true that the death penalty remains legal in the United States under federal law and in a majority of states?

Yes. A Wikipedia reference states that capital punishment is a legal penalty in 27 states and that the Supreme Court affirmed its legality in Gregg v. Georgia, covering both the federal and majority-of-states elements of the claim.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Capital punishment in the United States - Wikipedia

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Capital punishment in the United States - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_the_United_States

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