A judge has ruled that Tennessee prison officials must grant expanded access to media members to view state-run executions. The ruling Friday comes after a coalition of news organizations sued on claims that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit thorough and accurate reporting.
Fired MTSU dean sues university, citing political pressure around Charlie Kirk post
Laura Sosh-Lightsy worked at Middle Tennessee State University for over two decades before getting fired over a social media post about Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, she filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the university.
Tennesseans fired, disciplined for reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death
The shooting death of hard-right activist Charlie Kirk has spurred a wide array of reactions on social media, and Tennesseans are continuing to be disciplined or fired for their posts online. The newest ripple effects became clear Tuesday.
ACLU asks court to block Rutherford County’s school board from banning more books
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three anonymous families and an organization supporting the free expression of writers, called PEN America. Thirty-two members of PEN America have had a total of 53 books banned or restricted by the Rutherford County school board.
Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without
A Tennessee state Democratic lawmaker and reproductive rights activist have filed a lawsuit challenging a new statute designed to ban adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental permission.
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