New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
Summary
The New York Times sued the Pentagon again, saying the rule that journalists must be escorted inside the building breaks their right to report freely. The Pentagon says the rule is meant to protect secret information and is legal.Key Facts
- The New York Times filed a second lawsuit against the Defense Department over a press escort policy at the Pentagon.
- The suit argues that requiring journalists to be accompanied on Pentagon grounds violates the First and Fifth Amendments.
- The Pentagon policy stops reporters from having independent access and aims to prevent leaks of sensitive information.
- Earlier restrictions made reporters sign rules that limited their access; many news groups refused and left the Pentagon.
- A judge struck down parts of the earlier policy but allowed the escort rule to remain during appeals.
- The Pentagon says the escort policy is legal and protects national security.
- The lawsuit asks the courts to rule if the escort rule is constitutional or not.
- Tensions over press access have increased under President Donald Trump's second administration.
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