Framed as prioritizing execution expediency over constitutional safeguards
The article notes Alabama’s argument for proceeding despite lower court rulings, and its dismissal of alternative methods due to logistical challenges, suggesting institutional resistance to reform.
“Alabama argued that it can’t quickly or easily turn to that method of execution. State officials said they would need time and resources and, even then, may not be able to find enough expert marksmen willing to fire the guns.”
