TUCSON, Ariz. — The Jewish Community Relations Council of Phoenix and others filed a new lawsuit against the State of Arizona earlier this week. Jared Keenan with the ACLU says it's over the use of cyanide in executions.
Maurice Goldman with the Southern Arizona JCRC says the lawsuit is focuses on the specific use of the gas, not the death penalty or the merit of cases. Maurice also says its barbaric and should never be used in modern times. Adding that its a painful reminder of historic atrocities committed against his people.
Arizona hasn’t performed execution since 2014. Meanwhile, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is asking the Arizona Supreme court to move forward with the execution of two inmates.
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