Death Penalty News

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - “Effective July 1”: It’s a phrase we’ve heard over and over. Now, that date is here. Laws passed in the 2026 legislative session will take effect starting Wednesday. Sen. Joey Filligane says a few of the laws enforce stricter penalties. The goal isn’t to put more people behind bars, but actually the exact opposite.

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The firing squad will become the primary method of execution in the State of Idaho starting July 1, 2026. Those in support of the change argue it's a more humane and efficient method, while some are more skeptical. Idaho is now one of five states to authorize the firing squad as a means of execution. Other states include Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah and South Carolina. Where Idaho differs, it's the only state to make it the primary method.