Louisiana seeks to resume executions imminently after a 15-year pause

Death Row Inmate Seeks To Block First Nitrogen Gas Execution In Louisiana With Lawsuit

Attorneys argued that nitrogen gas executions are "cruel and unusual punishment," noting that veterinarians have banned them for euthanizing animals.

Louisiana hosts UL Monroe following Thames' 26-point game

UL Monroe Warhawks (9-15, 5-8 Sun Belt) at Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (12-12, 7-6 Sun Belt) Lafayette, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UL Monroe faces Louisiana after Meloney Thames scored 26 points in UL Monroe’s 84-71 loss to the Troy Trojans. The Ragin’ Cajuns are 10-4 in home games. Louisiana averages 63.6 points while outscoring opponents by 1.8 points per game. The Warhawks are 5-8 against Sun Belt opponents. UL Monroe is 6-5 in …

Louisiana poised to resume executions – including by nitrogen gas

Louisiana is poised to resume executions – including via nitrogen gas – after a 15-year pause, the state's Republican governor announced this week.

Louisiana judge schedules execution for 81-year-old who killed his stepson in 1992 • Louisiana Illuminator

A DeSoto Parish judge has set an execution date for a convicted killer, continuing a flurry of legal activity since Louisiana established protocols to use nitrogen gas to put condemned people to death.

Louisiana To Resume Executions With Alabama Method, Nitrogen Hypoxia Method

Louisiana is set to resume executions after a 15-year pause, utilizing the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. The state’s updated execution protocol was released on Monday by the office of Governor Jeff Landry, signaling a renewed commitment to carrying out death sentences.   This move… Louisiana To Resume Executions With Alabama Method, Nitrogen Hypoxia Method

Louisiana could become second state to use nitrogen gas to execute an inmate

If nitrogen hypoxia is used, an inmate breathes 100 percent nitrogen, which causes suffocation. Louisiana is one of four states that have approved it for executions.