Judge blocks Trump White House ban on news outlets
A federal judge has extended a block on the president's attempt to restrict access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
At a glance
- Federal judge Timothy J. Kelly blocked the White House ban on the three news outlets
- The judge found the outlets likely to succeed in their legal case
- The ruling extends a previous block on similar restrictions
A U.S. District Judge has issued a ruling blocking President Donald Trump's White House ban on several news organisations, including CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The judge determined the outlets are likely to succeed in their legal challenge to the restrictions.
This marks another judicial intervention in the dispute over media access to the White House, following an earlier ban imposed by the administration.
Why it matters
The case involves ongoing disputes over press access to the White House and the limits of executive authority over media coverage.
Original reporting
- VarietyJudge Extends Block on Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
- The Guardian — WorldJudge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico
- Times of OmanUS Judge blocks Trump’s White House press ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)US Judge Backs CNN, MS Now, Politico Access to White House
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