Judge rules Pentagon press policy under Hegseth unconstitutional 

Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center

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A federal judge ruled Friday that the Pentagon’s new policy restricting press access violates the First Amendment, siding with The New York Times. “The Court recognizes that national security must be protected, the security of our troops must be protected, and war plans must be protected,” U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman wrote in his 40-page ruling.  “But especially in light…

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Judge rules Pentagon press policy under Hegseth unconstitutional 
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Judge rules Pentagon press policy under Hegseth unconstitutional 

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A federal judge ruled Friday that the Pentagon’s new policy restricting press access violates the First Amendment, siding with The New York Times. “The Court recognizes that national security must be protected, the security of our troops must be protected, and war plans must be protected,” U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman wrote in his 40-page ruling.  “But especially in light…