April 8, 2026

Tennessee Supreme Court Blocks Media Access to Executions

The Tennessee Supreme Court blocked a lower court's order that would have allowed media to view more of the execution process, restoring previous protocols.
This decision affects the upcoming execution of Tony Carruthers, maintaining limited media access during executions.
State officials argue that expanded media access could expose execution team identities and introduce untested procedures, while media organizations claim a constitutional right to observe executions fully.