Trump to appeal ruling protecting media outlets' White House access
The president plans to challenge a court order that blocked his administration from banning three news organisations from the White House.
At a glance
- U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly blocked the White House from banning the three news organisations
- The administration plans to appeal the court's decision
- The outlets retain their White House access pending the appeal
A U.S. District Judge ruled that three news outlets targeted by President Donald Trump must retain their access to the White House complex. The administration has indicated it will appeal the decision.
The ruling came after the outlets' access was restricted by the White House.
Why it matters
The case involves questions about press access to government facilities and the limits of executive authority over media credentials.
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