Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules - Reuters

A U.S. judge has blocked a Pentagon policy that restricted press access to military facilities and operations. The ruling strikes down restrictions the Defense Department had imposed on journalists' ability to cover armed forces activities, citing concerns about government limitations on First Amendment rights. The decision allows news organizations to maintain broader access to Pentagon information and military personnel for reporting purposes. The judge's order prevents the Pentagon from enforcing the restrictive policy while legal challenges continue. The ruling represents a significant win for press freedom advocates who argued the policy unconstitutionally limited public oversight of military operations.