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Judge Orders Halt As Federal Executions Are Set To Resume This Week
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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A federal judge in Washington D.C. has barred the lethal injections that were scheduled to commence on Monday, citing the likelihood of “pain and suffering.” A legal conflict is likely.