Idaho Faces Challenges in Reviving Firing Squad Executions

The state struggles to find contractors for a $1.26 million facility as firing squads gain renewed attention in the U.S.

Idaho lawmakers have passed legislation making firing squads the primary execution method, but construction on a new execution facility has stalled due to lack of willing contractors.
The state allocated $750,000 for remodeling its execution chamber, but the estimated cost has risen to $1.26 million with no progress on construction yet.
Opposition from professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects, has hindered Idaho's ability to secure designers and builders for the project.
South Carolina recently executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first use of the method in the U.S. in 15 years, as states face difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs.
Critics argue that the renewed focus on firing squads highlights broader ethical and logistical challenges surrounding capital punishment in the U.S.