Paul Friedman ordered the Pentagon to restore full press access after finding the Department of Defense violated a previous court injunction.The ruling follows attempts by Pete Hegseth to bypass judicial restrictions on a policy that labeled reporters as potential security risks.The New York Times led the legal challenge against the department, arguing that mandatory escorts and removed media offices infringed on constitutional rights.While the
DOJ claimed the revised rules addressed security concerns, the court condemned the department for suppressing independent journalism.