Louisiana, Nitrogen and Death Row

Death Row Inmate Seeks To Block First Nitrogen Gas Execution In Louisiana With Lawsuit
Attorneys argued that nitrogen gas executions are "cruel and unusual punishment," noting that veterinarians have banned them for euthanizing animals.
Louisiana death row inmate files lawsuit to block March 18 execution by nitrogen gas
The latest lawsuit, filed in Louisiana's Middle District Court, says the state has refused to release the execution protocol to Hoffman, depriving him of his rights. It also alleges executing Hoffman via nitrogen gas would violate the Eight Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which forbids cruel and unusual punishment.
Judge reopens challenge to Louisiana execution protocol as state prepares to use nitrogen gas
A federal judge on Friday reopened a lawsuit challenging Louisiana's execution protocol as the state prepares to carry out the death penalty using nitrogen gas in the coming weeks. For the past 15 years,
Bill filed to include nitrogen gas as form of execution
House Bill 1489, filed by Rep. Jeff Wardlaw (R-Hermitage) has several sponsors in the Arkansas House of Representatives, including a number for Region 8. The primary Senate sponsor is Rep. Blake Johns
Louisiana death row inmate’s execution backed by AG Liz Murrill
Jessie Hoffman, a death row inmate, is scheduled to be Louisiana's first execution since 2010 and will be put to death by nitrogen gas, despite a lawsuit filed to stay his execution.
Louisiana death row inmate files suit to halt execution over use of nitrogen gas
A Louisiana death row inmate scheduled to be the state’s first execution in 15 years had filed a federal complaint and a motion seeking to block his execution, citing concerns about the use of nitrogen hypoxia.
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Bill allowing nitrogen gas for executions forwarded by House Judiciary
A bill allowing for nitrogen hypoxia to be used as a criminal execution method for the Arkansas Department of Corrections ...
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House committee advances nitrogen gas execution bill
No one spoke in favor of the bill, while multiple legislators and Arkansans spoke against it. It passed anyway.
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Family members plead for Jessie Hoffman's life as nitrogen gas execution date looms
Jessie Hoffman is scheduled to be the first person Louisiana puts to death using nitrogen gas. “Knowing the day he’s going to ...
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Arkansas House committee advances bill to allow nitrogen gas executions
The bill would add nitrogen hypoxia to the list of alternatives to lethal injection available, alongside the electric chair.
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Jewish advocates in New Orleans want use of nitrogen gas banned in Louisiana executions
Jewish advocates in New Orleans are speaking out against Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to execute people using nitrogen gas. The ...
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Bill to allow nitrogen-gas executions raises legal, medical questions
Despite no support for claims that it is a more humane method of execution, Arkansas is looking at using nitrogen gas to kill inmates.