Media Groups Sue Trump Over White House Press Ban
More than 50 media organizations and associations have filed a court brief supporting CNN, MSNBC, and Politico after President Donald Trump revoked their White House press credentials, arguing the ban violates the First Amendment and must be immediately reversed. Trump announced the ban on Friday, accusing the three outlets of spreading false information. The groups cite a 1974 Supreme Court ruling protecting editorial discretion, arguing the exclusion constitutes unlawful discrimination based on content and contradicts decades of legal precedent. The media outlets are suing over their exclusion. A first court hearing in Washington has concluded, with Trump having previously stated he expects to lose in the initial ruling.