Pentagon Press Access and First Amendment

After U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman struck down the Pentagon’s previous credentialing rules and reinstated The New York Times’ credentials, the Defense Department announced it will immediately close the on‑site Correspondents’ Corridor, move reporters to an unnamed off‑site annex, and require escorts for any in‑building access. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing the ruling while the New York Times, the Pentagon Press Association and other outlets say the new restrictions violate the court’s order and have pledged to return to court.