Judge Blocks Pentagon's Reporter Access Policy
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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagons Restrictive Press Policy: A Win for Press Freedom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has struck down a Pentagon policy that limited reporters access to the building, citing First and Fifth Amendment violations. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the New York Times against the Defense Department, affecting outlets like the New York Times and the Associated Press. The policy denied credentials to journalists who refused to sign on to new terms, favoring those aligned with the government. The judge directed the Pentagon to reinstate credentials for seven New York Times reporters and denied their request to pause the decision during an appeal, emphasizing the importance of press freedom amid national security concerns.
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