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South Carolina's Capital Punishment Debate
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South Carolina seeks to reintroduce capital punishment with three execution methods, sparking legal debates over the constitutionality of the electric chair and firing squad. The state's death row population has declined, and the new lethal injection law raises concerns about drug secrecy.
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How do the legal challenges to capital punishment in South Carolina reflect broader debates on the morality and effectiveness of the death penalty?
In what ways could the legal debates over execution methods influence the broader criminal justice system and sentencing reforms in the United States?
What impact might the potential reintroduction of capital punishment have on public perception and sentencing reform efforts in the state?
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