# U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C.

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-20**: Court Ruling — Judge Paul Friedman strikes down the policy and orders the reinstatement of press credentials.
- **2026-01-05**: Credential Revocation — Reporters from major news organizations lose Pentagon access after refusing to sign the new pledge.
- **2025-11-10**: Legal Challenge — The New York Times files a lawsuit in U.S. District Court challenging the policy's constitutionality.
- **2025-01-15**: Policy Introduction — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rolls out a new press policy requiring signed pledges from beat reporters.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Federal Judge Strikes Down Restrictive Pentagon Press Policy as Unconstitutional
2026-03-21 00:09:33 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

Senior U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman has voided key provisions of a Pentagon press policy that required journalists to pledge not to use unauthorized information. The ruling marks a significant victory for the First Amendment, restoring access for major news organizations that had been barred from the Defense Department headquarters.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/judge-voids-pentagon-press-policy

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