Judge says Pentagon must restore press access
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A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to restore press access, blocking a new restrictive Defense Department policy.
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This ruling helps ensure the public's right to know about military operations and defense matters by maintaining journalistic access to the Pentagon.
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A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to restore press access, blocking a new restrictive Defense Dept. press policy. This ruling follows an earlier decision by the same judge who found the Pentagon's previous press restrictions, issued last year, to be unlawful. The judge's action ensures that journalists can maintain access to information from the Defense Department, reversing policies that had limited their ability to report. This decision directly impacts the transparency of military operations and the public's right to know about defense matters.
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A federal judge issued an order blocking the Pentagon's new restrictive press policy and restoring previous press access.
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