Judge orders White House to reinstate press access until litigation concludes
Summary
A federal judge ruled that the White House must let CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters keep their press passes while a lawsuit continues. The judge's order stops the White House from blocking these news outlets until the court case is decided.Key Facts
- A judge appointed by President Trump issued a temporary order to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
- The White House must maintain these outlets’ “hard pass” press credentials until the lawsuit ends.
- The lawsuit claims the White House violated the news organizations’ First Amendment (free speech) and Fifth Amendment (due process) rights.
- The judge’s order does not guarantee access to key places like the Oval Office or Air Force One.
- The White House has kept CNN and Politico reporters off Air Force One press trips despite the order.
- Another lawsuit by the Associated Press is ongoing and may clarify the president’s authority to limit reporter access.
- Legal experts say past court decisions support the idea that the White House cannot block reporters just because of their news coverage or opinions.
- Other news outlets have refused to replace CNN and Politico in the White House press pool as a show of support.
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