A federal judge issued a temporary order on Tuesday that prevents the Defense Department from enforcing a rule requiring credentialed reporters to be accompanied by official escorts inside the Pentagon. This decision marks another setback for the government in its efforts to limit journalist access within the facility.

The ruling is specifically directed at New York Times reporters for now. It follows a previous legal defeat for the government earlier this year. These ongoing legal battles highlight the tensions between the Pentagon and the press over access and reporting freedom.

The case forms part of a broader discussion about press freedom and government transparency. The limitation on journalist access is seen by many as a restriction on the free flow of information from a major federal institution.