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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 method to put prisoners to ...
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IDOC pauses execution-related procedures to construct firing squad chamber
The Idaho Department of Corrections is halting all executions and execution-related procedures for construction of the firing ...
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IDOC pauses all executions to build firing squad chamber...
The Idaho Department of Correction has put a pause on all state executions as of May 23 to complete renovations of the death ...
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New uniforms, same abuses: Accounts of a tactical team shakedown in an Illinois prison
Tactical teams in Illinois prisons are reportedly using abusive practices a decade after “Orange Crush” case Content warning: ...
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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 ...
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Decatur woman sentenced to six years in prison; plans to appeal conviction
Kelly Nichols was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) following her court appearance ...
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IDOC pauses all executions to build firing squad chamber
The execution chamber at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution south of Boise. (Courtesy of IDOC) This story originally published May 27 on Idaho Reports. The Idaho Department of Correction has ...