CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue to restore White House access
Also reported by Guardian US, PBS NewsHour, BBC World, ABC News, Axios
Summary
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing President Trump’s administration after being banned from the White House. They argue the ban violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech and freedom of the press, and want their access restored immediately.Key Facts
- President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House and revoked their press passes.
- The news organizations filed a lawsuit claiming the ban is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment.
- The lawsuit asks a judge in Washington, D.C., to quickly stop the ban and restore their access.
- President Trump said the ban is because he believes these outlets write "fake news" and that he does not have to let them into the White House.
- The White House has faced other legal challenges over media bans, including one involving The Associated Press last year.
- Courts have ruled that the White House cannot ban journalists from general press areas based on their viewpoint.
- The Trump administration has also limited press access to places like Air Force One, the Oval Office, and the Pentagon.
- Some reporters refused Pentagon rules requiring them to sign agreements that could label them security risks, leading to changes in Pentagon press access policies.
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