New York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictions
The New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Pentagon over press access restrictions. The lawsuit argues that the requirement for journalists to have official escorts is unconstitutional and hinders effective reporting. This follows a previous lawsuit that challenged similar restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
- ▪The New York Times argues that the Pentagon's new policy imposes unreasonable restrictions on journalists.
- ▪The lawsuit names the Department of Defense and several officials as defendants.
- ▪The Times claims that the new policy disrupts the traditional access reporters have had to the Pentagon.
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The lawsuit was brought on behalf of the New York Times and reporter Julian E Barnes. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe lawsuit was brought on behalf of the New York Times and reporter Julian E Barnes. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty ImagesUS newsNew York Times sues Pentagon again over ‘utterly unreasonable’ press restrictionsTrump administration unveiled sweeping restrictions on press access at the Department of Defense last September Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Anna BettsMon 18 May 2026 16.22 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 16.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe New York Times has filed a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, arguing that its recent policy requiring journalists to have official escorts when on Pentagon grounds is…
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