Judges rule Pentagon can require reporter escorts during policy appeal
Summary
A U.S. appeals court ruled that the Defense Department can require reporters to be escorted when visiting the Pentagon while the government appeals a previous judge’s order to restore full press access. This ruling came from a three-judge panel with a split decision.Key Facts
- The Pentagon wants reporters to be escorted when on its grounds.
- A judge previously ordered the Pentagon to restore full access for journalists.
- The government, under President Donald Trump’s administration, is appealing that judge’s decision.
- The appeals court allowed the Pentagon to keep requiring escorts during the appeal process.
- The decision was made by a three-judge panel with some disagreement.
- The case concerns how freely the press can access the Pentagon.
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