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Judge: Pentagon Violated Court Order on Press Access

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Defense Department failed to follow a court order to restore media access, rejecting new restrictions the Pentagon adopted after earlier rules were found unconstitutional.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 9:57 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Pentagon failed to comply with a court order to restore press access. The judge rejected new restrictions the department put in place after its prior rules were deemed unconstitutional.