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Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that NYT journalists be accompanied by an escort

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July 1, 2026

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A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, in another setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said that policy violated the First Amendment and []...Click to read more

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort

A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to lift its requirement that journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the Pentagon.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Court rules against Pentagon escort requirement for journalists in the building

A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt the requirement that New York Times journalists inside the building need an official escort, though the order did not specify whether it applies to other journalists as well. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued his preliminary ruling on Tuesday, deciding that the policy violated the First []

DNyuz

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· Jun 30, 2026

Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Pentagon to temporarily lift a requirement that all journalists visiting the building be accompanied by an official escort while The New York Times sues to overturn the rule. The decision was another rebuke to the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict reporters who cover the military complex. In a []

MS NOW

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· Jun 30, 2026

Federal judge blocks Hegseth’s Pentagon press escort policy

A judge has blocked an aspect of the Pentagon's restrictive new press policy while noting it likely violates the First Amendment. The post Federal judge blocks Hegseth’s Pentagon press escort policy appeared first on MS NOW.

Times of India

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· Jul 1, 2026

NYT wins again: Judge blocks Pentagon rule that required escorts for reporters

NYT wins again: Judge blocks Pentagon rule that required escorts for reporters

UPI

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· Jul 2, 2026

Judge blocks Pentagon from enforcing reporter escort policy

Judge blocks Pentagon from enforcing reporter escort policy

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Related coverage for "Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that NYT journalists be accompanied by an escort": KSAT San Antonio — Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort. Washington Examiner — Court rules against Pentagon escort requirement for journalists in the building. DNyuz — Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists. MS NOW — Federal judge blocks Hegseth’s Pentagon press escort policy. Times of India — NYT wins again: Judge blocks Pentagon rule that required escorts for reporters. UPI — Judge blocks Pentagon from enforcing reporter escort policy