US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'.

20 Mar, 23:07 — 20 Mar, 23:09

Why this matters

This ruling is significant for press freedom in the United States, affirming the constitutional rights of journalists to access government information. It challenges executive power in controlling media narratives and sets a precedent for future interactions between the press and government.

Key entitiesUS federal judge Pentagon New York Times Trump administration

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A US federal judge ruled against the Pentagon's press access policies
The policies were deemed unconstitutional
The New York Times was involved in the legal challenge

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A US federal judge ruled the Pentagon's press access policy unconstitutional

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The Trump administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'

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