Pentagon To Remove Media Offices Following Court Ruling In Press Access Case
5 hours ago
The Pentagon is removing media offices from inside its headquarters and relocating journalists to an external annex after a federal court ruling involving The New York Times.
The move follows a lawsuit challenging recent restrictions on press access to the Defense Department, with a judge siding with the newspaper and ordering changes to the policy.
A Pentagon spokesperson said journalists will be issued new press credentials but will no longer have workspace inside the building. Instead, they will be moved to a facility on Pentagon grounds once it is ready.
Officials say the department disagrees with the ruling and plans to appeal, citing security concerns for the changes.
Media organizations have criticized the decision, arguing it further limits transparency and access to military leadership during ongoing national security operations.
The move follows a lawsuit challenging recent restrictions on press access to the Defense Department, with a judge siding with the newspaper and ordering changes to the policy.
A Pentagon spokesperson said journalists will be issued new press credentials but will no longer have workspace inside the building. Instead, they will be moved to a facility on Pentagon grounds once it is ready.
Officials say the department disagrees with the ruling and plans to appeal, citing security concerns for the changes.
Media organizations have criticized the decision, arguing it further limits transparency and access to military leadership during ongoing national security operations.
