Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, MS Now, ruling the restrictions likely violate the Constitution.
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump’s ban on three major news outlets likely violates the Constitution and ordered the White House to restore their journalists’ access. The temporary order came in response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, MS Now, and Politico after Trump announced the ban on September 18.
- ▪US District Judge Tim Kelly issued the order blocking Trump’s media access ban as likely unconstitutional
- ▪The ban affected CNN, MS Now, and Politico journalists’ ability to access the White House
- ▪Trump announced the restrictions on September 18 targeting the three outlets
- ▪The news organizations immediately challenged the ban in federal court
- ▪Judge Kelly’s order temporarily lifts the restrictions while the case proceeds
- ▪The ruling centers on First Amendment protections for press access to government
- ▪The order applies specifically to White House credentialing and press briefing access
Source: according to media reports
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