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Alabama Executes Jeffery Lee After Courts Block State’s Nitrogen Protocol

The move highlights unresolved legal and moral disputes over judge‑imposed death sentences, prompting scrutiny of execution policies.

Arizona Lawmaker Seeks Voter-Approved Firing Squad Option for Executions

U.S. Executions Hit 15-Year High in 2025 as Florida Drives Surge

Alabama Executes Anthony Boyd With Nitrogen Gas as Witnesses Report Prolonged Death