"The Department cannot simply reinstate an unlawful policy under the guise of taking 'new' action and expect the Court to look the other way. Nor can the Department take steps to circumvent the Court's injunction and expect the Court to turn a blind eye."
"In September, he rolled out a new policy for the Pentagon press corps, requiring journalists to agree not to solicit or publish any 'unauthorized' information in exchange for access to the building."
"Pentagon reporters could be seen leaving the sprawling U.S. military headquarters with boxes after at least 30 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists."
Judge Paul Friedman has voided the Pentagon's press policy twice, emphasizing that the Department cannot circumvent court injunctions. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has implemented restrictive measures against mainstream media, leading to significant pushback from journalists. In response to a new policy requiring journalists to avoid unauthorized information, many reporters returned their Pentagon access credentials. This has resulted in a shift in media presence at the Pentagon, with mainstream outlets being replaced by more partisan figures.
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