Federal judge halts Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution, state says it will appeal

A federal judge halted Louisiana’s first death row execution using nitrogen gas, which was scheduled to take place next week

Tuesday 11 March 2025 22:05 GMT

Louisiana Nitrogen Death Penalty (AP2009)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

A federal judge halted Louisiana’s first death row execution using nitrogen gas, which was scheduled to take place next week.

U.S. District Court Judge Shelly Dick issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, stopping the state from immediately moving forward with the execution — which would have been Louisiana's first execution in 15 years. Attorney General Liz Murrill said the state will immediately appeal the decision.

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Federal judge halts Louisiana’s first nitrogen gas execution, state says it will appeal

A federal judge halted Louisiana’s first death row execution using nitrogen gas, which was scheduled to take place next week

Thank you for registering