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NACDL News: NACDL Opposes Utah’s Death By Firing Squad Legislation
In March, NACDL strongly urged Utah Gov. Gary Herbert to veto House Bill 11, which amended Utah’s death penalty statute to reinstate executions by firing squad. Utah had abolished execution by firing squad in 2004, but on March 23, the governor approved the new legislation.