U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage

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The policy required media organizations to pledge not to gather information unless Defense officials formally authorized its release. A U.S. judge said the rules are at odds with the First Amendment.

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U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage
NPR Topics: News

U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage

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The policy required media organizations to pledge not to gather information unless Defense officials formally authorized its release. A U.S. judge said the rules are at odds with the First Amendment.