Federal Judge Blocks Trump's White House Press Ban for CNN, Politico, and MSNOW

yle.fi (Swedish) —

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's decision to revoke White House press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MSNOW, ruling the action likely violates the U.S. Constitution. Judge Timothy Kelly, appointed by Trump in 2017, ordered the administration to immediately restore the outlets' access, citing a lack of proper notice and opportunity to defend themselves. The temporary order lasts 14 days while the case proceeds. The administration claimed the ban was a national security measure to prevent publication of classified information, while media lawyers argued it was arbitrary retaliation for unfavorable coverage. More than 50 news organizations, including Fox News and The New York Times, signed a legal brief supporting the banned outlets.


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