Judge orders White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for the three outlets after a ban announced earlier in September.
A US federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, overturning a ban that President Trump had announced on September 18.
District Judge Tim Kelly ruled that the three outlets should have their access reinstated without delay, according to court documents cited in reporting on the case.
The ban had drawn criticism from press freedom advocates and media organizations, who argued that excluding specific outlets from White House coverage on the basis of their reporting raised First Amendment concerns.
The White House has not yet indicated whether it will appeal the ruling or comply immediately with the order to restore access. Representatives for the three affected outlets have not issued detailed public statements on the ruling beyond confirming the case's outcome.
The dispute is the latest in a series of tensions between the Trump administration and segments of the press corps over access to White House briefings and events. It remains to be seen whether the ruling will lead to a broader review of the administration's press credentialing policies.
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- Judge lifts Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House — CNBC — Top News
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