That includes the designation of electrocution as the backup method in case of a legal challenge to lethal injection . Governor says no plans for special session on death penalty law . Arkansas Supreme Court says lawmakers gave too much discretion to corrections officials . Death row inmates said law violated separation of powers . The U.S. House votes down a bill that would have banned the use of federal funds in state prisons.
Governor says no plans for special session on death penalty law . Arkansas Supreme Court says lawmakers gave too much discretion to corrections officials . Death row inmates said law violated separation of powers . The U.S. House votes down a bill that would have banned the use of federal funds in state prisons.