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The New York Times sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday over the Pentagon's new policy that requires media outlets to pledge not to gather information unless defense officials formally authorize its release.
The Times — and NPR — are among the organizations that chose to give up their press passes rather than agree to the policy.
In its court documents, the Times is arguing that Hegseth's moves violate constitutional protections for free speech and freedom of the press.
"It is exactly the type of speech and press-restrictive scheme that the Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit have recognized violates the First Amendment," states the brief. "The Policy abandons scrutiny by independent news organizations for the public's benefit."
This week, the Pentagon formally welcomed a new press corps willing to abide by its policy — correspondents and outlets that embrace a pro-Trump tilt or peddle conspiracy theories.
Among the new arrivals: the far-right political activist Laura Loomer, who often has Trump's ear; the Gateway Pundit, which declared bankruptcy to avoid liability for judgment in defamation suits; and LindellTV, backed by MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, who supported Trump's spurious claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential elections.
The Times — and NPR — are among the organizations that chose to give up their press passes rather than agree to the policy.
In its court documents, the Times is arguing that Hegseth's moves violate constitutional protections for free speech and freedom of the press.
"It is exactly the type of speech and press-restrictive scheme that the Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit have recognized violates the First Amendment," states the brief. "The Policy abandons scrutiny by independent news organizations for the public's benefit."
This week, the Pentagon formally welcomed a new press corps willing to abide by its policy — correspondents and outlets that embrace a pro-Trump tilt or peddle conspiracy theories.
Among the new arrivals: the far-right political activist Laura Loomer, who often has Trump's ear; the Gateway Pundit, which declared bankruptcy to avoid liability for judgment in defamation suits; and LindellTV, backed by MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, who supported Trump's spurious claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential elections.
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