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Idaho starts remodel for the firing squad chamber. Here's what it'll cost
The new law approved by Gov. Brad Little makes Idaho the only U.S. state with the controversial way to put prisoners to death ...
Firing squad, electric chair, nitrogen gas, injection: US expands execution methods
Between 2021 and 2023, 100% of all executions in the U.S. were done by lethal injection. In the last year and a half, 16% ...
Idaho could never execute another person by lethal injection as state switches to firing squad
Idaho is set to transition to firing squad executions, with facility renovations set to be completed by summer 2026.
Idaho pauses executions into 2026 as prison system preps for firing squad
Idaho is set to become the only U.S. state with a firing squad as its primary execution method. The prison system has to ...
Will Florida use firing squads, hanging, nitrogen gas in executions? New law allows it
A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis allows more methods of execution for people convicted of capital crimes.
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Idaho delays scheduled executions to 2026, prepares for firing squads
As of July 1, 2026, firing squad executions will be the primary method of execution in Idaho, complying with House Bill 37.
Idaho Department of Correction pauses all executions to build firing squad chamber
This story originally published May 27 on Idaho Reports. The Idaho Department of Correction has put a pause on all state ...
The cost of Idaho's firing squad room
The construction is going to cost around $1,000,000.
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Idaho could never execute another person by lethal injection as state switches to firing squad
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho may never carry out an execution by lethal injection ever again as the state prepares to transition to using the firing squad as its primary method of capital punishment.