capital punishment in the United States: References & Edit History

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Article updated. Nov 05, 2026
Table “Legal Status of Capital Punishment in the United States” revised. Apr 24, 2026
Arizona moratorium ended & Ohio marked as an unofficial moratorium. Apr 22, 2026
New article added. Feb 23, 2024
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