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Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort
By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt a requirement that journalists be accompanied by an official escort, another legal setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon. It was not immediately clear whether the order applied...
Key takeaway It was not immediately clear whether the order applied only to reporters from The New York Times, which filed the lawsuit, or to the entire press corps.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The recent federal court ruling on Pentagon media access has implications for local journalists in Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area. As the decision temporarily halts the requirement for journalists to be accompanied by an official escort, it may set a precedent for how local military installations, such as those in the San Antonio area, interact with the press. The ruling, which found the policy to be a violation of the First Amendment, could potentially influence how local journalists cover military-related stories and events in the community. With a significant military presence in the area, the relationship between the press and the military is particularly relevant to Terrell Hills and San Antonio, where residents may be interested in staying informed about local military activities and their impact on the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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