US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

"The policy fails to provide fair notice of what routine, lawful journalistic practices will result in the denial, suspension, or revocation of Pentagon press credentials."

"Those who drafted the First Amendment believed that the nation's security requires a free press and an informed people and that such security is endangered by governmental suppression of political speech."

"It must not be abandoned now, the judge wrote, emphasizing the principle that has preserved the nation's security for almost 250 years."

"New York Times spokesperson Charlie Stadtlander said the newspaper believes the ruling enforces the constitutionally protected rights for the free press in this country."

Judge Paul Friedman ruled against the Trump administration's policy that restricted press access to the Pentagon, siding with The New York Times. The policy was deemed unlawful as it failed to provide fair notice regarding the denial or revocation of press credentials. The ruling emphasized the importance of a free press for national security, asserting that governmental suppression of political speech endangers security. The New York Times stated that the ruling upholds the constitutionally protected rights of the free press, ensuring transparency in government actions.

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