Judge Rules Pentagon Policy Limiting Reporters Unconstitutional
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s policy limiting reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions are unlawful and violate journalists’ First and Fifth Amendment rights. The policy, which required reporters to agree to new rules to maintain credentials, was challenged by The New York Times. The judge found the policy failed to provide clear notice of what journalistic practices could lead to denial of access, effectively allowing the government to weed out “disfavored journalists.” The Pentagon disagrees with the decision and is pursuing an appeal.
John Q. Hosedrinker