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The Pentagon has updated its media access policy in response to a federal court order, even as it continues to appeal the ruling. Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the changes on Monday, stating that the Department of Defense always complies with court orders despite disagreeing with the decision.
In a statement posted on X, Parnell announced that the revised policy would take effect immediately. Under the new guidelines, all journalists seeking access to the Pentagon will be required to be accompanied by authorized Defense Department personnel at all times. This marks a significant shift in how members of the press interact with one of the most prominent government institutions in the United States.
As part of the policy overhaul, the long-standing "Correspondents' Corridor" inside the Pentagon has been shut down with immediate effect. In its place, a new dedicated press workspace is being established outside the building, though it will remain within Pentagon grounds. Officials say the new facility will be made available to journalists once it is fully ready.
The policy revision follows a ruling issued the previous Friday, in which a federal judge blocked the Trump administration's more restrictive press access measures. Those earlier regulations had drawn widespread criticism from press freedom advocates, as they allowed officials to label journalists as security risks for seeking information that had not been officially cleared for public release. Critics argued the policy created a chilling effect on independent reporting and threatened First Amendment protections.
The Pentagon's decision to revise its media policy while simultaneously pursuing an appeal reflects the ongoing legal and political tension surrounding press freedom and government transparency. Journalists and media organizations continue to monitor the situation closely as the appeal process unfolds, with the outcome potentially setting a significant precedent for how federal agencies engage with the press moving forward.
