Federal appeals court allows Pentagon to enforce escort policy for journalists.
A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit voted 2-1 to halt a lower court ruling that had blocked the Pentagon's escort policy. The policy requires journalists to be escorted by authorized personnel while on Pentagon grounds. The New York Times had challenged the rule as unconstitutional retaliation, but the majority found the policy likely lawful because it applies evenly to all reporters.
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The Washington Times asks was the paper targeted? and answers no. The Times asks is this retaliation? and says yes. The wires focus on the 2-1 split and the expedited schedule.
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“Appeals court sides with Hegseth over The New York Times in Pentagon access battle”WT Washington Times RIGHT
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“Appeals court sides with Pentagon on escort policy for journalists” · The Hill
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The panel majority consisted of Judge Karen Henderson, appointed by George H.W. Bush, and Judge Patricia Millett, appointed by Barack Obama.
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