# Prior restraint

An order or rule that stops something from being published before it appears, rather than penalising it afterwards. Examples are boards that must approve articles, books or films before release, court injunctions against publication, and rules that require officials to review material before it is published.

1 recorded incident in 1 country; the earliest in the record is dated September 19, 2025.

## Incidents by country and year

### United States (1)

| Date | Incident | Head of government | Outcome |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| September 19, 2025 | [United States: Department of Defense press credential rules requiring approval before release of information, September 2025](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents/2025-pentagon-issues-new-press-credentialing-rules) | [Donald Trump](https://thewaronnews.com/leaders/donald-trump) | Ongoing (April 9, 2026) |

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