Pentagon Press Access and First Amendment

After a federal judge ruled the Pentagon’s press‑credential rules unconstitutional for granting overly broad control over press access, the Defense Department under Secretary Pete Hegseth is closing the historic on‑site "Correspondents’ Corridor," moving reporters to an off‑site annex and requiring escorts for all in‑building access while appealing the ruling. The New York Times and the Pentagon Press Association say the new policy violates the letter and spirit of the court order and have pledged to return to court.