Arkansas Death Row Law Risks Unconstitutional Abuse and Unchecked Execution Methods

The recent Arkansas law permitting executions by nitrogen gas marks a troubling step away from transparency and accountability in the administration of justice—a move that should alarm every citizen who values national sovereignty and common-sense governance. Signed earlier this year by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, this legislation grants prison officials sweeping authority to decide the method of execution, undermining constitutional protections and obstructing long-standing legal precedents. For eight years, Arkansas has struggled with lethal injection protocols due to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ refusal to supply drugs for executions. Instead of addressing these challenges with clear, accountable policies aligned with constitutional mandates, the...