Federal Judge Rules Pentagon Press Access Limits Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon's policy restricting press access to military bases violates the First and Fifth Amendments, handing a legal victory to the New York Times. The court decision voids provisions that threatened to brand journalists as security risks for seeking information not authorized by the Pentagon. This ruling marks a significant setback for the administration's efforts to control the narrative of the ongoing Iran conflict and restrict independent media coverage.