ACLU of Arizona Responds to Pause in Executions
Arizona has effectively paused executions, pending a review of the state’s execution protocols and outstanding questions about the source and efficacy of its execution drugs.
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Arizona has effectively paused executions, pending a review of the state’s execution protocols and outstanding questions about the source and efficacy of its execution drugs.
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