Arkansas Supreme Court halts executions in split ruling
The Arkansas Supreme Court blocked executions by upholding that the 2009 death penalty law may violate cruel and unusual punishment. The court noted lethal injection remains method but may be unconstitutional if the law stands. No executions are pending as of the ruling with 40 death row inmates.
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California gay marriage witness reverses stance on unions
The chief witness who backed the ban on Proposition 8 says he now supports gay and lesbian unions, citing no clear benefit to heterosexual marriage and aligning with a broader shift in views. The change follows an NYT opinion and contrasts with earlier court findings.
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