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Judge Blocks Pentagon Press Escort Rule | Spokane News
A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon’s controversial new policy requiring journalists to be escorted at all times inside the building, calling it a direct threat to press freedom and the public’s right to know—especially as the nation prepares for its 250th anniversary. The ruling follows a series of legal battles sparked by the Pentagon’s October 2025 press policy, which threatened to revoke access for reporters seeking non-public information. Despite the Pentagon’s attempt to sidestep the initial ruling by introducing a new workspace and escort mandate, the judge found the new rule was…
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