The methods of execution, most commonly lethal injection, have also sparked legal and ethical debates. Challenges regarding the drugs used, procedural safeguards, and claims of cruel and unusual punishment have led to delays and legal scrutiny in several high-profile cases across the nation.

As the United States continues its use of court-ordered executions, the total of 35 deaths so far this year, along with seven scheduled for later in the month, underscores the persistent and polarizing role of the death penalty in American society. Authorities, advocacy groups, and the public remain deeply engaged in the ongoing conversation about justice, ethics, and the future of capital punishment.