The Religious Action Center of the US Reform movement has formally opposed the pursuit of the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, who is accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, DC. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner emphasized the group's longstanding religious opposition to capital punishment, even in cases of severe violence. The letter highlighted the personal connection of one victim, Sarah Milgrim, to the Reform community and underscored the belief that the death penalty is incompatible with Jewish tradition and moral conscience. The group urged that justice be served without resorting to further loss of life, as prosecutors consider seeking the death penalty in this case.