Louisiana, executions and nitrogen hypoxia

Two Louisiana executions set back-to-back, possibly the state's first using nitrogen gas
Gov. Jeff Landry announced in February 2025 that executions are set to resume in Louisiana, and state judges signed death warrants for two executions this March. In this file photo from 2009, a death row inmate clasped his hands at Angola Prison in B Tier, which housed 14 men.
Louisiana seeks to resume executions imminently after a 15-year pause
Louisiana will seek to resume carrying out death sentences in the coming months after a 15-year pause, this time using nitrogen gas as the execution method.
Louisiana resuming executions after 15 years, issues first protocol for nitrogen hypoxia
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the state will resume executions after a 15-year hiatus, potentially using the experimental method nitrogen hypoxia.
Louisiana prepares to resume executions after 15 years
The Louisiana governor and attorney general are in favor of getting the execution process moving again after executions were stalled. That was because the drugs were difficult if not impossible to get.
Louisiana resumes executions after 15-year pause, approves use of nitrogen gas method
Gov. Jeff Landry announced the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has implemented protocol to carry out death sentences using nitrogen gas.
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