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Pentagon Appeals Judge's Ruling on Journalist Access Restrictions

4/12/2026

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The Pentagon is appealing a federal judge's rulings that parts of its restrictions on journalists are unconstitutional.
Judge Paul Friedman ordered the Pentagon to restore access for The New York Times reporters.
The Pentagon's rules could label journalists as risks and trigger a December lawsuit by The New York Times.
Courts have sided with the press after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team sought to limit media access since early 2025.

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The Pentagon is appealing a federal judge's rulings that parts of its restrictions on journalists are unconstitutional.
Judge Paul Friedman ordered the Pentagon to restore access for The New York Times reporters.
The Pentagon's rules could label journalists as risks and trigger a December lawsuit by The New York Times.
Courts have sided with the press after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's team sought to limit media access since early 2025.