Idaho death row inmates sue IDOC director over approval of new firing squad policy

Two of Idaho's longest-serving death row inmates filed a lawsuit against IDOC's director alleging a lack of reasoning in ...

'Abuse of discretion': Death row prisoners sue over Idaho’s new firing squad

The state prison system just implemented a new law that allows firing squad executions. Two longtime prisoners raised constitutional claims.

New Westville facility could see firing squad executions as state works to pass law

An Indiana prison is being built to accommodate firing squad executions as the state works to pass a law allowing for that execution method, which legal experts say is further compounded by federal ...

Death by firing squad: archaic method on the rise in US as Idaho opens new execution chamber

Supporters of the method say it’s foolproof – but forensic experts say it can be ‘excruciating’ amid allegations it has been intentionally botched ...
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Idaho eyes restart of death row executions as firing squad draws near

Idaho has not carried out the death penalty in nearly 14 years. A failed lethal injection in 2024 helped inspire the Legislature to prioritize the firing squad. Gov. Brad Little signed each firing ...