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We The People: Cruel and Unusual Punishment

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The Firing Squad Debate in Utah

This chapter examines the historical context and legal implications of firing squad executions in Utah, framed within the Mormon belief in blood atonement. It discusses landmark cases and the evolving interpretation of cruel and unusual punishment, alongside the broader controversies surrounding the death penalty and human rights.

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