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Pentagon media access fight escalates with new policy challenge
defense17 days ago

Pentagon media access fight escalates with new policy challenge

After a court struck down the Pentagon’s old media-credential rules, the department issued a revised policy the New York Times says still violates the court’s order and the First and Fifth Amendments; NYT filed a motion to compel compliance, arguing the update restates restrictive, vague provisions—including an escort requirement and bans on soliciting information and promising confidentiality—that undermine press access and public information during war.

via PBS|
#defense#first-amendment#media-access
Court curtails Pentagon press access policy amid Times lawsuit
politics21 days ago

Court curtails Pentagon press access policy amid Times lawsuit

A federal judge blocked key parts of the Pentagon’s October press-access policy after a New York Times lawsuit, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of the First Amendment. The policy would have barred reporters from soliciting information not directly provided by the DoD and could revoke credentials of outlets that hadn’t signed on. The ruling stressed that a free press is essential for an informed public, and the Pentagon said it would appeal; several major outlets had refused to sign the policy.

via The Guardian|
#first-amendment#new-york-times#pentagon
First Amendment Clash: NYT Sues Pentagon Over New Press Rules
law1 month ago

First Amendment Clash: NYT Sues Pentagon Over New Press Rules

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.

via MS NOW|
#first-amendment#law#new-york-times
Pentagon's New Press Restrictions Spark Criticism and Concerns
defense6 months ago

Pentagon's New Press Restrictions Spark Criticism and Concerns

The Pentagon has implemented new media restrictions requiring reporters to sign agreements that could limit their access and ability to report freely, sparking criticism from the Pentagon press corps and concerns over free press rights. Negotiations over these rules have reached an impasse, with the press association warning that the policies could intimidate journalists and restrict their reporting, while the Pentagon claims it is acting within its rights to regulate access.

via CBS News|
#defense#freedom-of-press#government-transparency