Judge Blocks Pentagon Reporter Escort Rule | US News

A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon’s controversial new rule requiring journalists to have official escorts everywhere on military bases, calling it a violation of the First Amendment. The decision, issued Tuesday, stems from a lawsuit filed by The New York Times, which argues the policy unfairly restricts press access and undermines public transparency. While the ruling currently applies to the Times, it could set a precedent for all reporters. The Pentagon strongly opposes the decision, claiming unescorted reporters pose a security risk and have contributed to past leaks. This isn’t the first legal battle — the Times has sued multiple times over similar restrictions, with this latest ruling potentially reshaping how the military interacts with the press. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417cd5e14f745344