Why is the Conservative U.S. Supreme Court stopping executions?

Question

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Answer 1

One can argue that they did not halt executions, but the lower courts halted them. One could also argue they halted executions when they accept to hear the case to determine if lethal injection is a cruel and unusual punishment. Cruel and unusual punishment violates the Constitution of the United States. It is interesting what was not originally cruel and unusual changed over the years. Who knows some day as technology changes it may be considered execution will not be cruel and unusual if death occurs by instant vaporization using sound waves, laser, or nuke.
You are correct, their decision is going to be interesting. And it is also going to be interesting on how each judge votes.

Answer 2

To review whether the process of execution by lethal injection is a cruel and unusual punishment which would violate the Constitution of the United States. If I remember right, that is the Supreme Court's job, is it not?