Military Journalists Sue Pentagon Over Censorship | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Three Stars and Stripes journalists—publisher, editor-in-chief, and reporter—are suing the Pentagon after being fired for speaking out against government censorship, claiming their First Amendment rights were violated. They argue their independence is essential to delivering unbiased news to military families, especially those far from home, and point to firings linked to reporting on sensitive issues like conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. The publisher was abruptly replaced by a new deputy still in active duty, without prior notice. Backed by free speech and accountability…