Case: The New York Times Company v. Department of Defense

1:25-cv-04218 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 4, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenges a Department of Defense policy governing journalists’ access to the Pentagon that conditions press credentials on compliance with vague and discretionary restrictions on lawful newsgathering, raising First and Fifth Amendment concerns. On December 4, 2025, The New York Times Company and its national security reporter Julian E. Barnes filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Department of Defense, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset…

On December 4, 2025, The New York Times Company and its national security reporter Julian E. Barnes filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Department of Defense, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell, all sued in their official capacities. Plaintiffs alleged that the Department’s revised Pentagon Facility Alternate Credential (PFAC) policy vested Pentagon officials with unbridled discretion to suspend or revoke journalists’ credentials based on protected speech and newsgathering, in violation of the First Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and constituted unlawful agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act. Represented by private counsel, plaintiffs sought declaratory relief, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, vacatur of the challenged policy provisions, reinstatement of their PFACs, and attorneys’ fees and costs, but did not seek money damages. The case was assigned to Judge Paul L. Friedman.

On January 5, 2026, plaintiffs moved for summary judgment, arguing that the PFAC policy was unconstitutional on its face and as applied, impermissibly content- and viewpoint-based, and arbitrary and capricious under the APA. Plaintiffs contended that the policy failed to provide fair notice, authorized arbitrary enforcement, and unlawfully restricted access to a nonpublic forum by conditioning Pentagon access on compliance with standardless and discretionary criteria. As of January 13, 2026, the motion for summary judgment remained pending.

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Michael Vandergriff (1/13/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Friedman, Paul L. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Boutrous, Theodore J. (District of Columbia)

Crain, Lee Ross (District of Columbia)

Townsend, KatieLynn Boyd (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Friedman, Paul L. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Boutrous, Theodore J. (District of Columbia)

Crain, Lee Ross (District of Columbia)

Townsend, KatieLynn Boyd (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:25-cv-04218	Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 Complaint
10 1:25-cv-04218	Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief	Jan. 5, 2026	Jan. 5, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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Last updated March 23, 2026, 3:20 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12113704) filed by THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY, JULIAN E. BARNES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Oct. 6, 2025 Policy, # 2 Exhibit B - RCFP Letter to Parnell, # 3 Exhibit C - Parnell Letter to RCFP, # 4 Exhibit D - Redlined Acknowledgment, # 5 Exhibit E - Sept. 18, 2025 Policy, # 6 Exhibit F - Updated Physical Control Measures, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 Summons - Attorney General Pamela J. Bondi, # 9 Summons - Department of Defense a/k/a Department of War, # 10 Summons - Pete Hegseth, in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense, # 11 Summons - Sean Parnell, in his official capacity as Chief Pentagon Spokesman, # 12 Summons - Jeanine F. Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 12/04/2025) 1 Exhibit A - Oct. 6, 2025 Policy View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B - RCFP Letter to Parnell View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C - Parnell Letter to RCFP View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D - Redlined Acknowledgment View on RECAP 5 Exhibit E - Sept. 18, 2025 Policy View on RECAP 6 Exhibit F - Updated Physical Control Measures View on RECAP 7 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 8 Summons - Attorney General Pamela J. Bondi View on RECAP 9 Summons - Department of Defense a/k/a Department of War View on RECAP 10 Summons - Pete Hegseth, in his official capacity as Secretary of Defense View on RECAP 11 Summons - Sean Parnell, in his official capacity as Chief Pentagon Spokesman View on RECAP 12 Summons - Jeanine F. Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia View on RECAP	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 Clearinghouse
2	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 12/04/2025)	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 RECAP
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Lee Ross Crain on behalf of JULIAN E. BARNES, THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY (Crain, Lee) (Entered: 12/04/2025)	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 RECAP
4	NOTICE of Appearance by KatieLynn Boyd Townsend on behalf of JULIAN E. BARNES, THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 12/04/2025)	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 RECAP
5	SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zhcn) (Entered: 12/04/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on RECAP	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025 RECAP
6	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Susan M. Pelletier, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12115912. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Susan M. Pelletier in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit B - District of Columbia Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Susan M. Pelletier)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 12/04/2025)	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025
	Case Assigned to Judge Paul L. Friedman. (zhcn)	Dec. 4, 2025	Dec. 4, 2025
7	NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Benjamin Bruns on behalf of All Defendants (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 12/05/2025)	Dec. 5, 2025	Dec. 5, 2025
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	Dec. 5, 2025	Dec. 5, 2025
	MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 5, 2025. (lcao)	Dec. 5, 2025	Dec. 5, 2025
8	Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule / JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF A BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR EXPEDITED SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND OTHER RELATED RELIEF by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 12/17/2025)	Dec. 17, 2025	Dec. 17, 2025 RECAP
9	NOTICE of Production of Administrative Record by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit certifying AR, # 2 Exhibit AR Index)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 12/23/2025) 1 Affidavit certifying AR View on RECAP 2 Exhibit AR Index View on RECAP	Dec. 23, 2025	Dec. 23, 2025 RECAP
	.Order	Dec. 23, 2025	Dec. 23, 2025
	MINUTE ORDER granting the parties' 8 Joint Motion for Entry of a Briefing Schedule. Defendants shall serve the administrative record on plaintiffs on or before December 23, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their motion for summary judgment on or before January 5, 2026. Plaintiff-side amicus briefs, if any, shall be filed on or before January 15, 2026. Defendants shall file their response and cross-motion for summary judgment on or before January 30, 2026. Defendant-side amicus briefs, if any, shall be filed on or before February 10, 2026. Plaintiffs shall file their response and reply on or before February 18, 2026. Defendants shall file their reply on or before February 27, 2026. Defendants' deadline to answer the complaint shall be extended until 21 days after the Court rules on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment. The Court dispenses with the requirement that the parties appear for a Rule 26(f) conference. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 23, 2025. (lcao)	Dec. 23, 2025	Dec. 23, 2025
	MINUTE ORDER: it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for oral argument on their cross-motions for summary judgment at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Courtroom 29 in the William B. Bryant Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse at 333 Constitution Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on December 23, 2025. (lcao)	Dec. 23, 2025	Dec. 23, 2025
	Order	Dec. 23, 2025	Dec. 23, 2025
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	Dec. 29, 2025	Dec. 29, 2025
	Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Amicus Brief due by 1/15/2026. Summary Judgment motions due by 1/5/2026. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 1/30/2026. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 2/18/2026. Cross Motions due by 1/30/2026. Response to Cross Motions due by 2/18/2026. Reply to Cross Motions due by 2/27/2026. Motion Hearing set for 3/6/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 29A- In Person before Judge Paul L. Friedman. (tj)	Dec. 29, 2025	Dec. 29, 2025
10	MOTION for Summary Judgment and Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Julian E. Barnes, # 4 Declaration of Robert Burns, # 5 Declaration of Richard W. Stevenson, # 6 Declaration of Pete Williams, # 7 Exhibit A, # 8 Declaration of Theodore J.Boutrous, Jr., # 9 Exhibit 1, # 10 Exhibit 2, # 11 Exhibit 3, # 12 Exhibit 4, # 13 Exhibit 5, # 14 Exhibit 6, # 15 Exhibit 7, # 16 Exhibit 8, # 17 Exhibit 9, # 18 Exhibit 10, # 19 Exhibit 11, # 20 Exhibit 12, # 21 Exhibit 13, # 22 Exhibit 14, # 23 Exhibit 15, # 24 Exhibit 16, # 25 Exhibit 17, # 26 Exhibit 18, # 27 Exhibit 19, # 28 Exhibit 20, # 29 Exhibit 21, # 30 Exhibit 22, # 31 Exhibit 23, # 32 Exhibit 24, # 33 Exhibit 25, # 34 Exhibit 26, # 35 Exhibit 27, # 36 Statement of Facts)(Boutrous, Theodore) Modified on 1/7/2026, sealed exhibit pursuant to Theodore Boutrous (mg). (Entered: 01/05/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Julian E. Barnes View on RECAP 4 Declaration of Robert Burns View on RECAP 5 Declaration of Richard W. Stevenson View on RECAP 6 Declaration of Pete Williams View on RECAP 7 Exhibit A View on RECAP 8 Declaration of Theodore J.Boutrous, Jr. View on RECAP 9 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP 10 Exhibit 2 View on RECAP 11 Exhibit 3 View on RECAP 12 Exhibit 4 View on RECAP 13 Exhibit 5 View on RECAP 14 Exhibit 6 View on RECAP 15 Exhibit 7 View on RECAP 16 Exhibit 8 View on RECAP 17 Exhibit 9 View on RECAP 18 Exhibit 10 View on RECAP 19 Exhibit 11 View on RECAP 20 Exhibit 12 View on RECAP 21 Exhibit 13 View on RECAP 22 Exhibit 14 View on RECAP 23 Exhibit 15 View on RECAP 24 Exhibit 16 View on RECAP 25 Exhibit 17 View on RECAP 26 Exhibit 18 View on RECAP 27 Exhibit 19 View on RECAP 28 Exhibit 20 View on RECAP 29 Exhibit 21 View on RECAP 30 Exhibit 22 View on RECAP 31 Exhibit 23 View on RECAP 32 Exhibit 24 View on RECAP 33 Exhibit 25 View on RECAP 34 Exhibit 26 View on RECAP 35 Exhibit 27 View on RECAP 36 Statement of Facts View on RECAP	Jan. 5, 2026	Jan. 5, 2026 Clearinghouse
11	NOTICE of Appearance by Susan Pelletier on behalf of JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY (Pelletier, Susan) (Entered: 01/06/2026)	Jan. 6, 2026	Jan. 6, 2026 RECAP
12	DECLARATION of Pete Williams in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment and Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY re 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A [Redacted])(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 01/07/2026) 1 Exhibit A [Redacted] View on RECAP	Jan. 7, 2026	Jan. 7, 2026 RECAP
13	AMICUS BRIEF in support of plaintiff's motion for summary judgment by STATE OF NEW YORK. (Murdukhayeva, Ester) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	Jan. 15, 2026	Jan. 15, 2026 RECAP
14	NOTICE of Appearance by David A. Schulz on behalf of Pentagon Press Association (Schulz, David) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	Jan. 15, 2026	Jan. 15, 2026
15	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by Pentagon Press Association. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit Text of Proposed Order)(Schulz, David) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	Jan. 15, 2026	Jan. 15, 2026
16	NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce D. Brown on behalf of The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 23 Other Media Organizations (Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	Jan. 15, 2026	Jan. 15, 2026
17	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Proposed Amici Curiae Brief)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	Jan. 15, 2026	Jan. 15, 2026
18	Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Briefin Support of Plaintiffs by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 01/15/2026)	Jan. 15, 2026	Jan. 15, 2026
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief	Jan. 16, 2026	Jan. 16, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting the Pentagon Press Association's 15 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk of Court is directed to file on the docket the Proposed Amicus Brief that is attached to the motion [15-1]. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 16, 2026. (lcao)	Jan. 16, 2026	Jan. 16, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 23 Other Media Organizations' 17 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk of Court is directed to file on the docket the Proposed Amicus Brief that is attached to amici's motion [17-1]. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 16, 2026. (lcao)	Jan. 16, 2026	Jan. 16, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia's 18 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment. The Clerk of Court is directed to file on the docket the Proposed Amicus Brief that is attached to amici's motion [18-1]. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on January 16, 2026. (lcao)	Jan. 16, 2026	Jan. 16, 2026
19	AMICUS BRIEF by PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION. (zjm) (Entered: 01/26/2026)	Jan. 26, 2026	Jan. 26, 2026
20	AMICUS BRIEF by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (zjm) (Entered: 01/26/2026)	Jan. 26, 2026	Jan. 26, 2026
21	AMICUS BRIEF by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (zjm) (Entered: 01/26/2026)	Jan. 26, 2026	Jan. 26, 2026
22	Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 01/30/2026)	Jan. 30, 2026	Jan. 30, 2026
23	Memorandum in opposition to re 10 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief MOTION for Permanent Injunction filed by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL. (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 01/30/2026)	Jan. 30, 2026	Jan. 30, 2026
24	Memorandum in opposition to re 22 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration /Supplemental Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. in Opposition to Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 02/18/2026) 1 Declaration /Supplemental Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. in Oppositio View on PACER 2 Exhibit 1 View on PACER 3 Exhibit 2 View on PACER 4 Exhibit 3 View on PACER 5 Exhibit 4 View on PACER 6 Exhibit 5 View on PACER 7 Exhibit 6 View on PACER 8 Exhibit 7 View on PACER	Feb. 18, 2026	Feb. 18, 2026 RECAP
25	REPLY to opposition to motion re 10 Motion for Summary Judgment,,,,, Motion for Permanent Injunction,,,, filed by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 02/18/2026)	Feb. 18, 2026	Feb. 18, 2026 RECAP
26	ORDER directing parties to file a joint report on or before March 4, 2026. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on February 23, 2026. (lccm) (Entered: 02/23/2026)	Feb. 23, 2026	Feb. 23, 2026 RECAP
	Set/Reset Deadlines	Feb. 23, 2026	Feb. 23, 2026
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Report due by 3/4/2026. (tj)	Feb. 23, 2026	Feb. 23, 2026
27	REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christopher C. Garver)(Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 02/27/2026) 1 Declaration of Christopher C. Garver View on RECAP	Feb. 27, 2026	Feb. 27, 2026 RECAP
28	Joint STATUS REPORT re: March 6, 2026 Hearing on Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment [ECF. 26] by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 03/03/2026)	March 3, 2026	March 3, 2026 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: the Court will connect the public-access telephone line for the motions hearing scheduled for March 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Any member of the public or media may access the public-access line by dialing (833) 990-9400 and using meeting ID 492497252. As a reminder, any use of the public-access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by videoconference). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 3, 2026. (lccm)	March 3, 2026	March 3, 2026
	.Order	March 3, 2026	March 3, 2026
29	JOINT APPENDIX pursuant to LCvR 7 by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 03/04/2026)	March 4, 2026	March 4, 2026 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court adopts the proposal for the March 6, 2026 hearing on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment outlined in the parties' 28 Joint Status Report. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 5, 2026. (lccm)	March 5, 2026	March 5, 2026
	.Order	March 5, 2026	March 5, 2026
	Minute Entry for Motions Hearing held on 3/6/2026 before Judge Paul L. Friedman: The matter was before the court on the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment. Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., KatieLynn B. Townsend, and Susan Pelletier present on behalf of Plaintiffs. David A. Schulz present on behalf of Pentagon Press Association. Michael B. Bruns and Timothy Parlatore present on behalf of Defendants. The matters were fully briefed, argued, and taken under advisement. As stated from the bench, the parties shall file revised proposed orders of relief by the end of day, Monday, March 9, 2026. (Court Reporter Lorraine Herman)(mhp)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	1 - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND 1 - Terminate Scheduling Order Deadlines AND 1 - Terminate Trial Management Order Deadlines AND Motion Hearing	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
30	NOTICE of Proposed Order by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL re Motion Hearing,,, Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,, Terminate Scheduling Order Deadlines,,, Terminate Trial Management Order Deadlines,, (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 03/09/2026)	March 9, 2026	March 9, 2026 RECAP
31	NOTICE of Proposed Order / FILING OF REVISED PROPOSED ORDER by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order - Revised Proposed Order, # 2 Addendum A)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 03/09/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order - Revised Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Addendum A View on RECAP	March 9, 2026	March 9, 2026 RECAP
32	NOTICE of Clarification Regarding Statements Made at Oral Argument by DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PETE HEGSETH, SEAN PARNELL (Bruns, Michael) (Entered: 03/12/2026)	March 12, 2026	March 12, 2026 RECAP
33	RESPONSE re 32 Notice (Other) /Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' "Notice of Clarification" filed by JULIAN E. BARNES, NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 03/13/2026)	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026 RECAP
34	ORDER granting plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Summary Judgment and denying defendants' 22 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants shall file a status report on or before March 27, 2026. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 20, 2026. (lccm) (Entered: 03/20/2026)	March 20, 2026	March 20, 2026 RECAP
35	OPINION granting plaintiffs' 10 Motion for Summary Judgment and denying defendants' 22 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants shall file a status report on or before March 27, 2026. See Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on March 20, 2026. (lccm) (Entered: 03/20/2026)	March 20, 2026	March 20, 2026 RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 4, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

New York Times investigative reporter barred from Pentagon.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:25-cv-04218

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Discrimination Area:

Content/viewpoint discrimination

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Access to information systems

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of The New York Times Company v. Department of Defense, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/47432/ (last updated 1/13/2026).