Arizona’s Katie Hobbs Faces Pressure to Unveil Controversial Executions Report

Advocacy groups are urging Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to finalize and disclose findings from an investigation into the state’s death penalty practices. This call to action comes in response to a series of controversial lethal injections that raised questions about execution protocols.

In January 2023, following these incidents, Hobbs signed an executive order to create a Death Penalty Independent Review Commissioner. This body was tasked with examining the procedures of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry regarding executions.

Groups supporting the immediate release of the findings argue that transparency is crucial for ensuring accountability and reform. They contend that without the investigation’s results, vital discussions about the future of the death penalty in Arizona remain stalled.

The pressure for clarity comes amid a broader debate about capital punishment in the state, with advocates calling for systematic changes. Organizations insist that a detailed report is essential for public understanding and informed policy decisions moving forward.