The Associated Press

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Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026

Timeline

  1. Court Ruling

    Judge Paul Friedman issues a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the Pentagon policy.

  2. Reporter Walkout

    Journalists from legacy media outlets walk out of the Pentagon rather than sign the new access agreements.

  3. Lawsuit Filed

    The New York Times sues the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over new credentialing rules.

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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Policy Restricting New York Times Access

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the Pentagon's restrictive press credentialing policy, siding with The New York Times. The court found that the Trump administration's rules violated First and Fifth Amendment rights by failing to provide clear standards for the denial or revocation of journalistic access.

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