Pentagon Asks Court to Keep Its Restrictions on Journalists
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The Defense Department asked a court to maintain its policy requiring escorts for journalists inside the Pentagon.
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This policy could limit independent reporting on defense matters, potentially affecting the transparency of government information available to you.
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The Defense Department has asked a court to keep in place its policy requiring escorts for journalists within the Pentagon building. This request comes as the Pentagon appeals a recent court decision that overturned broader restrictions on media access. Maintaining the escort policy during the appeal process would ensure continued limitations on independent journalist movement inside the Defense Department headquarters. This action reflects the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to manage media access to federal facilities and information.
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The Defense Department has asked a court to keep its journalist escort policy during an appeal.
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