Federal Judges Uphold Pentagon's Escort Requirement for Journalists In a significant decision that has sparked debate over press freedom, a panel of judges has ruled that the Pentagon's requirement for journalists to be escorted by military personnel when visiting certain facilities can continue, pending a full review by the D.C. Circuit. The decision, handed down in the case of N.Y. Times Co. v. U.S. Dep't of Defense, was made by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and Patricia Millett. The ruling effectively puts on hold a challenge to the policy, which has been criticized by many in the media as an infringement on their ability to report freely. The outcome is likely to be closely watched by advocates for press freedom, who argue that the escort requirement is an unnecessary restriction on journalists' ability to gather information.
From yesterday's decision in N.Y. Times Co. v. U.S. Dep't of Defense, by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and Patricia Millett,… The post Pentagon Journalist Escort Requirement Can Continue Pending D.C. Circuit Decision appeared first on Reason.com.
