🏛️ Governance & Ethics

Pentagon's Press Purge Gets Court-Slapped — Twice, and It's Only Getting Worse

The Defense Department thought a quick policy tweak would dodge Judge Friedman's injunction. Wrong. Now, with appeals looming, Hegseth's war on 'legacy media' exposes a raw power grab.

Federal Judge Paul Friedman gavel on Pentagon press corps eviction ruling

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Judge Friedman voids DoD's press policy for second time, citing blatant viewpoint discrimination. 𝕏
  • Pentagon's 'revised' rules mirror the original, exposed by internal admissions and reporter ejections. 𝕏
  • Hegseth's strategy echoes historical censorship tactics, risking broader government media control. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Above the Law

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