Paul Friedman
Coverage of Paul Friedman in the Nexus archive.
- Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt a policy requiring New York Times journalists to be accompanied by an official escort, ruling it violated the First Amendment. The decision comes amid ongoing legal battles and tensions between the media and the Trump administration over Pentagon access restrictions.
- Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt a requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an official escort, ruling the policy violated the First Amendment. The decision comes amid ongoing legal battles and tensions between the Trump administration and the media over Pentagon access restrictions.
- Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort
A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt a policy requiring New York Times journalists to be accompanied by an official escort, citing a First Amendment violation. The Pentagon disputes the ruling, arguing it weakens security, while the Times praised the decision as constitutional. The legal battle continues as part of ongoing tensions between the media and the Trump administration.
- Federal judge nukes Pentagon media escort requirement
A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from enforcing a media escort requirement for journalists, ruling it violates the First Amendment due to retaliation and viewpoint discrimination. The decision follows the Pentagon's 2025 press policy that led to an exodus of veteran journalists, with the judge citing the importance of a free press for national security.
- ‘Orwellian’: New York Times asks judge to snipe Pentagon escort rule
The New York Times is challenging the Pentagon's requirement for journalists to be escorted within the building, calling it First Amendment retaliation. A federal judge previously blocked the policy, but the Pentagon reinstated it after an appellate court ruling. The Times argues the escort rule hampers news gathering and devalues press credentials by restricting access to classified facilities.
- Judge orders Pentagon to restore press access
A U.S. judge ruled that the Pentagon is obstructing reporters and must restore press access to the Department of Defense, countering Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's efforts to limit media coverage. The court order highlights a conflict between the Pentagon and credentialed journalists covering military operations.
- US judge rules Pentagon has violated his order in press access case
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon violated an order to implement a prior court decision that limited a restrictive press pass policy, mandating the return of credentials to seven New York Times reporters. The Pentagon's new policy and closure of the correspondents' corridor were criticized as an attempt to bypass the judge's ruling.