New York Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Access Rules, Claiming Restrictions Violate First Amendment

Key Highlights

• The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over new press access rules.
• The lawsuit claims the rules violate First Amendment rights.
• The restrictions were imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in October.
• Many journalists, including six from The New York Times, returned their Pentagon access badges in protest.
• The policy is accused of creating a handpicked 'new Pentagon press corps' and limiting independent reporting.