A proposal by a state legislator suggests changing the method for execution to death by firing squad. Here's why the issue could be on your ballot in 2026.

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Arizona lawmaker introduces resolution to administer executions by firing squad rather than lethal injection

The idea of replacing lethal injection with firing squads is again news in Arizona, when the resumption of death penalty executions is expected, which have been on hold for two years. This week, Republican legislator Alexander Kolodin has proposed a referendum to ask voters which of these methods they prefer, confident that the majority will opt for the wallon. “We know [that] what is always human and always works properly is the firing squad,” …

La idea de sustituir la inyección letal con escuadrones de fusilamiento vuelve a ser noticia en Arizona, cuando se espera la reanudación de las ejecuciones de pena de muerte, que han estado en pausa durante dos años. Esta semana, el legislador republicano Alexander Kolodin ha propuesto un referendo para preguntarle a los electores cuál de estos métodos prefieren, confiado en que la mayoría optará por el paredón. “Sabemos [que] lo que siempre es …

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Murder or lethal injection? An Arizona legislator proposes a referendum on the method of the death penalty

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Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with the firing squad. The proposal by Rep. Alexander Kolodin follows a preliminary report last year by a special “death penalty commissioner” hired by Gov. Katie Hobbs to look into how the state executes criminals by lethal injection. Retired federal magistrate David Duncan reported t…

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Lawmaker proposes executions by firing squad

The idea of replacing lethal injection with firing squads is again news in Arizona, when the resumption of death penalty executions is expected, which have been on hold for two years. This week, Republican legislator Alexander Kolodin has proposed a referendum to ask voters which of these methods they prefer, confident that the majority will opt for the wall. For THE COUNTRY OF SPAIN “We know [that] what is always human and always works properly…

La idea de sustituir la inyección letal con escuadrones de fusilamiento vuelve a ser noticia en Arizona, cuando se espera la reanudación de las ejecuciones de pena de muerte, que han estado en pausa durante dos años. Esta semana, el legislador republicano Alexander Kolodin ha propuesto un referendo para preguntarle a los electores cuál de estos métodos prefieren, confiado en que la mayoría optará por el paredón. Por EL PAÍS DE ESPAÑA “Sabemos [q…

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