Washington, Mar 24 (V7N)- The U.S. Department of Defense has decided to relocate media offices inside the Pentagon, following a recent court ruling that struck down a controversial press credential policy introduced during the Trump administration, international media including Al Jazeera and CBC News reported.

The decision comes after a U.S. district court on Friday ruled against the administration’s policy, which had imposed stricter conditions on journalists’ access and reporting.

Last year, former U.S. President Donald Trump introduced new rules requiring journalists to sign agreements before publishing news related to the Pentagon. The policy also included administrative restrictions on gathering information and publishing certain classified materials without prior authorization.

The move drew widespread criticism from media organizations, who argued that it undermined press freedom.

U.S. media outlet The New York Times filed a lawsuit challenging the policy, claiming it violated journalists’ freedom of expression. The district court recently ruled in favor of the outlet, effectively invalidating the restrictions.

Following the verdict, the Department of Defense opted to reorganize media operations within the Pentagon, signaling a shift in how press access will be managed going forward.

Analysts say the decision reflects ongoing tensions between government authorities and the media over access, transparency, and the limits of national security.

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