New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Flouting Judge’s Order Blocking Its Press Access Policy

The Times claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling.

Judge Sides With New York Times in Challenge to Policy Limiting Reporters’ Access to Pentagon

Times attorneys claim the policy is designed to silence unfavorable press coverage of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Picture an Execution: The First Amendment and the Spring 2025 Push for Death Chamber Access

Journalism’s fight for access has ramped up because, as the Louisiana and Indiana executions show, the death penalty itself could be ramping up. The escalation is happening on the federal level too.

Federal Judge Rules White House Cannot Bar Associated Press Journalists

A federal judge ordered the White House to restore The AP's full access, affirming on First Amendment grounds that the government cannot punish the organization for its speech.

Judge in Trump Case Orders Media Not To Report Where Potential Jurors Work

Generally, the First Amendment bars judges from ordering journalists not to disclose what they hear and see in courtrooms open to the public, though there are exceptions.

10th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Public Right to Record Police

The court referenced First Amendment principles and the previous six U.S. appeals courts' decisions as relevant precedents to decide in favor of a self-identified journalist YouTube blogger, Abade Irizarry.

Reporter Sues City of Belmar, New Jersey for Free Speech and Free Press Violations

A reporter for Asbury Park Press is suing the city of Belmar, New Jersey and several police officers for assaulting and arresting him during a Black Lives Matter protest on June 1st. Filed on July 13th in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the complaint alleges that reporter Gustavo Martínez was “unlawfully tackled, arrested, detained and jailed by law enforcement."