Judge Rules Against Pentagon's Press Access Policy
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Federal Judge Rules Against Pentagons Press Access Policy, Upholding First Amendment Rights
A federal judge has struck down parts of the Pentagons new press access policy, siding with the New York Times and its reporter in a lawsuit. The judge found that key restrictions violated the First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and due process rights. The policy had forced major news outlets to give up their daily access to the building. The Pentagon introduced these rules last fall, demanding reporters agree to strict limits. News organizations celebrated the decision, with the Pentagon Press Association calling it a win against unconstitutional limits. The ruling orders the Pentagon to reinstate passes for the Times reporters involved. The judge struck down vague rules on soliciting sensitive information and a clause calling access a privilege instead of a right. The Pentagon plans to appeal immediately, stressing its goal is protecting national security without censoring stories.
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