Idaho has made the firing squad its default method of execution as of July 1, 2026, becoming the first U.S. state to adopt it as its primary method. The change followed concerns over lethal injection, including the failed 2024 execution of Thomas Eugene Creech and difficulties obtaining execution drugs. Supporters argue that firing squads are more reliable and can result in a quicker death, while human-rights groups strongly oppose the method because of its violent nature and potential for suffering. Under Idaho’s system, three anonymous, certified law-enforcement officers will carry out executions, with strict firearm-training and eligibility requirements, while the state’s policy continues to face intense legal and ethical criticism.
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