Judge voids Pentagon press-credential policy over First Amendment concerns
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A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon’s press-credential policy violated the First and Fifth Amendments, voiding restrictions on media access to the Pentagon; The New York Times sued over the policy, arguing it impeded press freedom, and the court emphasized the public’s right to information about government actions, though Defense Department officials said they would appeal.
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- Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional The New York Times
- Pentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, judge rules CNN
- US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies Al Jazeera
- US judge blocks Pentagon’s restrictions on press after New York Times lawsuit The Guardian
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