Fired newspaper staffers file suit against Pentagon

Pentagon agrees to pause firing of Stripes staffers until court can weigh in

The lawsuit alleges their firings violated their right to free speech and were issued in retaliation for the news outlet’s unflattering coverage.

Pentagon hands Stars and Stripes journalists a one-week delay of dismissal

The Pentagon has agreed to pause the immediate firings of three Stars and Stripes employees for one week after the fired reporters and editors had sought a temporary restraining order to halt their removal. U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia Trevor Neil McFadden, a Trump appointee, told the federal court during a hearing […]

Why Editor of Stars and Stripes Is Suing Pentagon

Fired newspaper staffers file suit against Pentagon

The fired staff members of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes sued the Pentagon over their dismissals, accusing the military of "extraordinary censorship efforts" in violation of the First Amendment.

Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings

Three staff members from the Stars and Stripes military news outlet are suing to challenge their recent firings by the Pentagon, accusing the Trump administration of violating their First Amendment free speech rights to speak out against government interference in…