An Indiana law that does not give media access to witness state executions was challenged by news groups during oral arguments before the Seventh Circuit on Wednesday.
The Associated Press and other news groups sued Indiana in 2025, challenging its prohibition on media from being present and witnessing state executions. The fight over access is renewed after a 15-year break in state executions, as Indiana has executed three people since 2024 and currently has five inmates on death row.
In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim Indiana’s prohibition of access violates First Amendment rights and has limited the public’s understanding of previous executions.
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