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What to know about the evolution of execution methods in the US
A federal appeals court ruled that Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for executions requires further study to determine if it violates the constitutional ban on cruel punishment. The decision highlights ongoing debates over execution methods in the U.S., including lethal injection, electrocution, and firing squads, as states grapple with legal and logistical challenges.
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