New York Times accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
By Michael Kunzelman
Published on March 30, 2026.
The New York Times has accused the Pentagon of violating a court order blocking its press access policy, which restricts news reporters' access to the Defense Department's headquarters. The Times is urging a federal judge to enforce the 10-day-old order, stating that the Pentagon has implemented a revised policy that circumvents the judge's March 20 ruling. The judge had previously ruled that the new credential policy violated journalists' constitutional rights to free speech and due process. The Pentagon Press Association, which includes Associated Press reporters, has criticized the revised policy, stating it preserves provisions that Friedman deemed unconstitutional while adding new restrictions on credential holders.
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