In criminal justice approximately how many known executions have been carried out in America under civil authority?

As of October 2023, there have been over 1,500 known executions carried out in the United States under civil authority since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The exact number can vary slightly depending on the source, but the figure is generally cited around 1,500 to 1,600. Executions have occurred in various states, with Texas being the most active. The use of the death penalty continues to be a subject of significant debate and varies by state.