Montana considers new law to resume executions, impacting Canadian inmate Ronald Smith.

Canadian death row inmate Ronald Smith, convicted for the 1982 murders of two Indigenous cousins, faces uncertainty as Montana attempts to resume executions. Since 2015, executions have been halted due to a required "ultra-fast-acting barbiturate" no longer being available. A new bill would allow the use of any lethal substance, sparking concerns about cruel and unusual punishment. Passing the bill would also require overcoming legal hurdles and acquiring a suitable substance for lethal injections.

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