The bill would create a new crime of illegal entry into the state, the second offense of which would trigger deportation.

I see this bill as being less problematic with appeals in the courts,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, who proposed the change in law.

This is not in any way lessening due process for those who are convicted and are facing the death penalty,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, the bill’s lead sponsor.

This bill is not about whether the death penalty is good or bad,” Idaho Republican Representative Bruce Skaug stated. “Our ...

Idaho has decided not to seek the death penalty in the case against Kevin Kuintzle, as first reported by KMVT.Kuintzle is ...

Lethal injection is the primary execution method in Idaho law. In 2023, Idaho passed a law — approved by the Idaho ...

Five states allow firing squads but Idaho could become the first to use it as the primary method of execution.