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Judge Issues Temporary Order Blocking Pentagon Escort Rule for Reporters
A federal judge temporarily halted enforcement of a Defense Department policy requiring escorts for all reporters inside the Pentagon. The order was issued in a First Amendment challenge brought by The New York Times. The policy had been adopted after an earlier court ruling struck down prior credential restrictions.
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A federal judge issued a temporary order blocking a Pentagon policy that required reporters to be escorted at all times inside the building. The order came in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times. The judge ruled that the newspaper is likely to succeed on its First Amendment challenge and barred enforcement of the escort requirement while the case proceeds.
The Defense Department had adopted the escort rule after an earlier court decision struck down prior restrictions on Pentagon press credentials. The new policy applied to all reporters seeking access. The judge’s order halts that requirement for the duration of the litigation.
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