Pentagon Faces Legal Challenge from New York Times Over Press Freedom Restrictions
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging a policy that restricts journalists' access to information and press credentials. The policy, implemented in October, requires journalists to obtain Pentagon approval before reporting even unclassified information, which the Times argues violates the First Amendment. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, claims the policy gives the Pentagon excessive control over who can report from inside the building and what subjects can be pursued. Press freedom advocates have criticized the policy, stating it undermines independent journalism and the public's ability to scrutinize military operations. 
