Attorneys for a death row inmate have filed legal arguments asserting that their client suffers from intellectual disability, which they say should prevent his execution under existing laws. The state has countered that no sufficient evidence has been provided to meet the legal standards for such a claim. The dispute centers on whether the inmate qualifies for protections against execution based on cognitive limitations. Courts will now weigh whether the arguments meet the criteria for further review.
Howard's attorneys have argued that he is intellectually disabled and his execution should be halted. The state said that he has not presented evidence that would show he meets the requirements for a claim of intellectual disability.
