Death Penalty Charges for Six 9/11 Plotters

While things remain relatively quiet on the state level due to the current de facto moratorium on executions, the federal government has announced its intention to pursue the death penalty for six Guantanamo detainees. The following articles break down several aspects of the decision and its potential consequences.

Announcement of capital filing:
U.S. Seeking Execution for 6 in Sept. 11 Case

Recent justification by U.S. to international community:
U.S. Compares 9/11 Trials with Nuremburg

On the potential difficulties faced by federal prosecutors in pursuing the death penalty in these cases:
Trial of 9/11 Plotters Faces Hurdles
Hurdles Seen as Capital Charges are Filed in 9/11 Case