Power ShiftSaturday, March 21, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Pentagon Policy Restricting Reporter Access

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•U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing new Pentagon press access rules
•The court found key portions of the policy unlawful, ruling the administration sought to force out 'disfavoured journalists'
•The New York Times brought the legal challenge and prevailed on central claims
•The injunction holds the contested policy in abeyance while litigation continues
•The ruling directly limits the administration's authority over journalist credentialing at the Defense Department

Sources

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Al Jazeera

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