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Idaho Makes Firing Squads the State’s Default Execution Method

Officials say the shift responds to shortages of lethal‑injection drugs after a botched 2024 execution and raises likely legal and policy challenges.

Indiana Senate Panel Takes Up Firing Squad Bill for Executions

Federal Judge Rejects Stay as Georgia Sets Dec. 17 Execution for Stacey Humphreys

Utah Supreme Court Vacates Firing Squad Execution Date for Ralph Menzies, Orders New Competency Review