The New York Times Sues Pentagon Over 'Retaliatory' Escort Requirement
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over new press rules requiring reporters to be escorted by Defense Department officials. The Times argues that these rules are retaliatory and violate First Amendment rights. This legal battle follows previous disputes regarding press access during the Trump administration.
- ▪The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over a policy requiring reporters to be escorted by Defense Department officials.
- ▪The lawsuit claims the rules are retaliatory and violate First Amendment rights.
- ▪A federal judge previously ruled in favor of the Times, blocking the policy and reinstating press credentials for some journalists.
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Pentagon The New York Times Sues Pentagon Over 'Retaliatory' Escort Requirement The Pentagon instituted its new press rules in the fall, prompting a months-long legal battle over the First Amendment. Meagan O'Rourke | 5.20.2026 4:25 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/NYT-vs-Pentagon-v1-1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Pete Hegseth standing behind the podium at a Pentagon briefing on the left, The New York Times office on the right" alt="Pete Hegseth standing behind the podium at a Pentagon briefing on the left, The New York Times office on…
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