What's happened
South Carolina faces debates over judicial selection and execution methods.
Why it matters
The unresolved debate over judicial selection and the controversial methods of execution in South Carolina are significant as they impact the state's legal system and human rights.
What the papers say
AP News highlights the debate over judicial selection and the influence of legislators in picking judges. The Independent and NY Post focus on the controversy surrounding the use of the electric chair and firing squad for executions, with differing perspectives on the methods and their implications.
How we got here
The debate over judicial selection has been ongoing, while the controversy surrounding execution methods has arisen due to the state's 13-year hiatus in performing executions.
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South Carolina is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River.