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US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions
A federal appeals court has ruled that Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executions requires further study to determine if it violates the constitutional prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The court expressed concerns about the method's compliance with constitutional standards.
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