Georgia Supreme Court Denies Challenge, SHM Moves Forward with Primate Facility Construction

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for South Carolina's second firing squad execution by denying a stay for Mikal Mahdi, convicted of a brutal murder in 2006. Scheduled for execution at 6 p.m. on April 11, Mahdi's case has drawn attention due to the nature of his crime and the limited mitigating evidence presented during sentencing. Meanwhile, in Georgia, the state Supreme Court's refusal to hear a challenge against the Safer Human Medicine primate facility has been met with mixed reactions. Supporters of the facility argue it will advance medical research and create jobs, while opponents, including local citizens and PETA, express concerns over ongoing legal issues and ethical implications. Despite the court's ruling, critics maintain that significant legal obstacles remain that could still halt the project. The local community continues to voice its opposition and plans to keep fighting against the facility's construction.