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John H. Blume
Coverage of John H. Blume in the Nexus archive.
Jeffery Leeperson2Alabama Department of Correctionsorganization2firing squadstopic2Death Penalty Information Centerorganization2nitrogen gas executionstopic1federal courtsorganization1Ohioplace1Robin M. Maherperson1nitrogen gastopic1Federal Courtsorganization1Cornell Universityorganization1Robin Maherperson1U.S. Supreme Courtorganization1lethal injectiontopic1
- Alabama nitrogen gas ruling could reverberate beyond state
Federal courts blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas in executions, ruling it causes unconstitutional suffering. The decision may discourage other states from adopting the method and could influence debates over alternative execution methods like firing squads.
- Alabama nitrogen gas ruling could reverberate beyond state
Federal courts blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas in executions, ruling it causes unconstitutional suffering. The decision may discourage other states from adopting the method and could influence future execution practices, including potential shifts to firing squads.