The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed the transfer of two former death row inmates to the U.S. Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility in Florence, Colorado, commonly referred to as ADX. This move is part of a larger effort by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to counteract the clemency actions taken by the previous administration, particularly those related to violent offenders.

The two inmates, among 37 whose death sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden before he left office, were transferred on Thursday. This brings the total number of death row inmates moved to ADX to ten since mid-September. The Justice Department has indicated that all 37 inmates are expected to be relocated to the facility by early next year.

Bondi's initiative aligns with the Trump administration's focus on addressing violent crime and reversing aspects of criminal justice reform implemented under Biden. Although sentence commutations cannot be fully undone, the Justice Department is exploring ways to ensure that the conditions of confinement for these individuals reflect the security risks they pose due to their serious criminal histories.

The two inmates recently transferred have been convicted of particularly violent crimes, including one who set fire to an apartment building in an attempt to kill his ex-girlfriend and another, a former police officer, who was involved in orchestrating a murder linked to a protection racket in New Orleans.

ADX is known for housing some of the most dangerous criminals in the United States, including individuals involved in terrorism and organized crime. The facility's reputation underscores the severity of the crimes committed by its inmates. Bondi has emphasized the importance of accountability for victims' families, who have expressed concerns regarding the commutations made by the Biden administration, describing them as unexpected and inadequately communicated.