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Pentagon can require escorts for journalists during appeal process
A federal appeals court has ruled on the Pentagon's press access policy. This decision allows the Defense Department to require escorts for journalists while an appeal is underway. (sources: cbsnews, washingtonpost, nytimes)
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The ruling permits the Pentagon to enforce a policy requiring journalists to be escorted on its grounds during an appeal related to press access restrictions.
- The appeals court stayed a previous ruling that deemed the Pentagon's press policy too restrictive.
- The case was initiated by The New York Times, challenging the enforcement of the press access policy.
- The decision allows the Pentagon to maintain its current policy while the appeal process continues.
Why it matters
This ruling impacts how journalists access the Pentagon and may influence future press policies.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.