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I have ordered a pause on all executions for the remainder of the year.

Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that is not only legal and constitutional, but is effective.

We have really seen the airport board and commissioners just step right into one decision to the next to make sure that this happened.

I will seek an independent investigation and pause all executions for the rest of 2026.