Applaud the New York Times for Defending Press Freedom

In a powerful stand for the First Amendment and the public’s right to know, The New York Times has sued the Pentagon after the Trump administration attempted to impose unprecedented restrictions on press access, questioning, sourcing, and movement inside the nation’s military headquarters.

Under the new policy, Pentagon reporters were told they could not solicit information unless it was pre-approved by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — and were required to sign a 21-page form that would effectively ban routine newsgathering. These rules would punish journalists for reporting unapproved facts, even outside the Pentagon, and even if the information was unclassified.

Major news outlets refused to comply, turning in their credentials in protest. Now, the Times is taking the fight to federal court, arguing that the policy is an unconstitutional attempt to silence independent reporting and shield the administration from accountability.

Add your name to applaud the New York Times for defending press freedom, standing up to government overreach, and protecting the public’s right to independent, unfiltered journalism.