Federal judge extends order preserving White House press access for CNN and Politico
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain White House credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Tuesday.
Court blocks ban extension
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a ruling that prevents the administration from enforcing the September 18 decision to revoke press badges. The judge granted the news outlets motion for a preliminary injunction while their lawsuit proceeds. This order maintains the status quo established by a temporary restraining order on September 24.
Legal claims and timeline
The three organizations filed a lawsuit alleging the ban violates First Amendment rights to a free press and Fifth Amendment due process protections. Trump initially barred journalists from these outlets after accusing them of spreading fake news and critical coverage. The court hearing took place at the E Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington.
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Judge extends order allowing CNN, Politico, MS NOW White House press access
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Variety
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The Guardian
Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico
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