Pentagon's Tighter Press Controls Challenged After Court Ruling
The US Pentagon has implemented new restrictions on accredited journalists, requiring pre-authorization and escorts to enter the building despite a recent court ruling against such policies.
In a move that has sparked concerns over press freedom, the United States Pentagon has tightened its restrictions on accredited journalists, despite a recent court ruling against such policies. Under the new guidelines, journalists with security clearance will now have to work from a facility located on the Pentagon grounds, but outside the main building itself. Entering the Pentagon will require pre-authorization and an escort, a significant departure from previous protocols.
The decision comes on the heels of a federal court ruling that found the Pentagon's previous restrictions on media access to be unconstitutional. The court had ordered the military to provide journalists with more open access to the building and its officials. However, the Pentagon appears to be sidestepping the court's directive, implementing a new set of rules that critics argue still impede the free flow of information and transparency.
Source: Deutsche Welle
