NYT files new lawsuit over Pentagon press restrictions

Thehill
2026.05.18 12:05
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The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon to block a new requirement for reporters to be escorted on its grounds, claiming it is unconstitutional. The suit argues that this policy suppresses speech and violates the First Amendment, as it limits journalists' ability to gather information. Pentagon officials defend the changes as necessary for national security. The U.S. Court of Appeals recently allowed the escort requirement to take effect, prompting this second lawsuit from The Times.