Louisiana is poised to carry out its first nitrogen hypoxia execution on March 18 for Jessie Hoffman Jr., despite legal appeals claiming the method violates the Eighth Amendment. Hoffman's lawyers describe nitrogen hypoxia as cruel and unusual, while officials defend it as painless. The case marks Louisiana's first execution in 15 years, with the state recognizing the increase in court battles surrounding capital punishment due to evolving public perceptions. The attorney general expresses it's time for justice for victims' families, while Hoffman's defense continues to push for alternative execution methods.