A federal judge just blocked the Pentagon from enforcing a controversial policy that severely limited news reporters’ access to the building. This is a huge win for press freedom, as U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled that key parts of the new rules are completely unlawful.
Friedman’s decision means the Pentagon can no longer illegally restrict the press credentials of journalists who chose to walk out rather than agree to the new, restrictive rules. Per AP News, He specifically ordered the Pentagon to reinstate the credentials of seven New York Times journalists, but his ruling applies to all regulated parties.
