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Tennessee Judge Expands Media Access to Executions

1/17/2026

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  • A Tennessee judge ordered expanded media access to state-run executions.
  • The ruling followed a lawsuit by news organizations, including The Associated Press, alleging that current protocols violate constitutional rights to witness the full process.
  • Previously, media could observe only a limited portion of the execution.
  • The order requires curtains to remain open, providing full visibility from the witness room, despite security concerns.