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Florida pension fund sues New York Times for records

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Florida Retirement System Trust Fund and a conservative think tank sued The New York Times on September 23, 2026.
The suit seeks internal books and records to verify board oversight of the Times’ editorial standards.
Petitioners allege the Times board let editorial standards be weaponized for unchecked editors.
The Florida Retirement System Trust Fund holds about $235.7 billion in assets and owns Times shares.
Trustees Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier oversee the pension fund.

History

Historical Context

After the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States (June 30 1971) rejected Nixon’s attempt to block the Pentagon Papers, the decision became a benchmark for press freedom. Today, Florida’s Retirement System Trust Fund, led by Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier, sues the Times, echoing that 1971 clash over governmental prior restraint.

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Story summary

Florida Retirement System Trust Fund and a conservative think tank sued The New York Times on September 23, 2026.
The suit seeks internal books and records to verify board oversight of the Times’ editorial standards.
Petitioners allege the Times board let editorial standards be weaponized for unchecked editors.
The Florida Retirement System Trust Fund holds about $235.7 billion in assets and owns Times shares.
Trustees Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier oversee the pension fund.

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