NY Republicans Push for Death Penalty in 9/11 Cases After Plea Deals Revoked

New legislation aims to ensure trials and capital punishment for alleged plotters, responding to backlash over initial agreements.

The Justice for 9/11 Act seeks to block future plea deals and mandate trials for 9/11 defendants.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked plea deals that would have spared the alleged plotters from the death penalty.
Lawmakers and 9/11 victims' families expressed dissatisfaction with the initial agreements, calling them a disservice.
The bill, co-sponsored by several NY Republican representatives, also aims to keep the defendants at Guantánamo Bay.
Families of 9/11 victims demand full accountability and transparency from the accused regarding the attacks.