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US Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Media Ban
A U.S. federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary restraining order, finding the outlets were likely to succeed in showing that the bans violated constitutional due-process protections.
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The case tests the limits of a president’s authority to restrict journalists’ access to the White House. The three outlets argue they were targeted because of their reporting, raising broader questions involving press freedom, the First Amendment and government treatment of news organizations.
The outlets’ White House press passes must be restored while the litigation continues. The Justice Department is expected to challenge the decision, while the court considers whether longer-term relief should be granted.
Sep 18: Trump announces ban
Sep 19: Journalists denied White House access
Sep 21: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue
Sep 24: Judge orders immediate restoration of access for 14 days
Next: Legal challenge continues.
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