A federal judge has reopened a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s execution protocol as the state prepares to carry out the death penalty using nitrogen gas in the coming weeks.

State’s GOP Legislature expanded execution methods FILE - Death Row building is seen at the Louisiana State Penitentiary Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Angola, La. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni ...

Death Row building is seen at the Louisiana State Penitentiary Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Angola, La. (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni ... He also said his client is “immensely remorseful” for his actions. St.

Mayor Andy D’Aquilla, backed by the St. Francisville ... as St. Francisville’s chief on a part-time basis until his retirement is finalized. The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana ...

The only woman on Louisiana Death Row, Antionette Frank, could receive execution date after 30 years of incarceration. Read ...

A pair of death warrants have been signed by judges in St. Tammany Parish and DeSoto ... the Legislature moved all executions to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, according to the ...

It also allows for "designated victim relationship witnesses." The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola will carry out the executions and is responsible for checking all aspects of the system.

Gov. Jeff Landry said Louisiana will soon resume death penalty executions after the state corrections agency implemented an updated protocol that allows for the sentences to be carried out through ...