A federal judge has barred the White House from enforcing Donald Trump's ban on MS NOW, CNN and Politico while their lawsuit proceeds. The ruling says the outlets are likely to win claims over due process and First Amendment violations.
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01Summary
- 01Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction late Tuesday night, extending an earlier block on the ban.
- 02Trump announced on 18 September that he was banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House reporting access.
- 03The outlets were denied access to the White House grounds and had their permanent passes confiscated on 19 September.
- 04The judge said the outlets are likely to succeed on claims of due process, retaliation and viewpoint discrimination.
- 05The lawsuit remains pending, and Kelly's injunction has no set expiration date.
02Why it matters
The ruling keeps the three outlets' White House access in place and is another setback for Trump in a dispute over press access. It also highlights a broader fight over free speech and how the White House treats critical coverage.
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