Episode 8: The Idaho Way discussion about new firing squad law with reporter Kevin Fixler

Just last month, Gov. Brad Little signed a law that allows the state to use a firing squad to implement the death penalty when lethal injection drugs are unavailable, which is often.

Idaho is now one of five states that allow a firing squad under these circumstances.

Utah is the only one to use it since a temporary death penalty pause was imposed nationwide in 1968 and then lifted in 1976 by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Now, as the drugs become increasingly difficult to obtain, Idaho has the option of using a firing squad starting July 1, 2023.

Join The Idaho Way opinion editor Scott McIntosh, writer Bryan Clark and Statesman investigative reporter Kevin Fixler, who has been following this story for more than a year, as they share insights on our livestream.

This story was originally published April 7, 2023 at 4:55 PM.