DOJ Defends Trump Administration Ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now From White House Access
The department argues in a court filing that White House access is a 'privilege, not a right,' as the outlets sue over the restriction.
The US Department of Justice has defended President Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN, Politico and MS Now from the White House grounds, in a court filing responding to a lawsuit from the news organizations, according to the Guardian.
Government lawyers argued that access to the White House is "a privilege, not a right," and cited national security concerns in defending the administration's decision to restrict the outlets' access.
The filing also reiterated the administration's characterization of coverage from the three organizations as "fake news," with lawyers arguing that the access ban does not violate the First Amendment given the privilege-based framing of White House credentials.
CNN, Politico and MS Now filed suit against the administration over the ban, arguing the restriction infringes on press freedoms protected under the Constitution, setting up a legal dispute over the boundaries of executive authority to control media access.
The Guardian's report did not specify a timeline for when a court might rule on the matter or detail further arguments expected from either side as the case proceeds.
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- DoJ backs Trump ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now, citing security concerns — The Guardian — World
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