Pentagon tightens press access after court rebuke
TL;DR
The Pentagon announced new limits on media access, shutting the Pentagon’s long-standing Correspondents’ Corridor and moving reporters to an annex facility with escort requirements. The changes follow a federal judge’s rebuke of prior restrictions as unconstitutional after The New York Times won a permanent injunction against earlier rules. Critics say the shift undermines transparency and public accountability, while the Pentagon frames it as a security measure. Major outlets like CNN and Reuters are pushing to reinstate credentials and continue covering military operations under First Amendment protections.
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- Federal judge rules against restrictive Pentagon press policy Freedom Forum
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