The ban remains in place while the case continues. The Justice Department is defending the administration’s decision by arguing that press access is a privilege, not a constitutional right, and that the credentials were revoked for national security reasons.
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:
TRUMP BAN REMAINS IN PLACE: Judge Timothy Kelly did not immediately grant CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s request to restore their White House access.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DEFENDS ITS AUTHORITY: The Justice Department argues that press access is a privilege, not a constitutional right.
NATIONAL SECURITY CITED: The administration says it revoked the outlets’ press passes for national security reasons.
CNN, MS NOW & POLITICO CHALLENGE TRUMP: The three outlets argue that the White House violated their First and Fifth Amendment rights.
JUDGE PLANS RULING SOON: Kelly said he plans to issue a ruling on the outlets’ request for injunctive relief.
MEDIA INDUSTRY RALLIES AROUND OUTLETS: Other news organizations suspended video and photo distribution in solidarity with the banned outlets.
TRUMP APPOINTED JUDGE: Judge Timothy Kelly is a Trump appointee, although he previously ordered the White House to restore CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s press badge in 2018.
KEY LEGAL BATTLE: The outlets cite a 1977 federal appeals court ruling stating that the White House cannot selectively remove journalists based on their viewpoint or coverage.
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