First Amendment Clash: NYT Sues Pentagon Over New Press Rules
TL;DR
A federal judge will hear The New York Times’ challenge to the Defense Department’s new press policy, which requires PFAC reporters to sign strict restrictions and allows credential revocation, a move critics say violates the First Amendment by curbing access and spontaneous reporting, while the Pentagon contends the rule prevents leaks and protects national security.
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- Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists’ access to Pentagon AP News
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