6 citizens sue Trump over White House bans on news outlets
The suit says the White House is punishing critical coverage and chilling reporting, while seeking a broad injunction to protect the entire press corps.
- On Monday, six citizens filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Susie Wiles, arguing that White House media bans violate the public's right to independent reporting about government.
- President Trump has repeatedly restricted outlets like CNN and The Associated Press, often retaliating against coverage he dislikes or editorial decisions such as refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
- Plaintiffs include Yale University professor Beverly Gage and student journalist Ethan Young at The Daily Pennsylvanian, who contend the bans prevent access to essential government information needed for their work.
- Katie Fallow, deputy litigation director at the Knight First Amendment Institute, stated the White House cannot decide what information Americans receive by "punishing critical reporting." The suit seeks an injunction blocking enforcement.
- A federal judge recently extended an order preventing the White House from enforcing media bans while litigation proceeds. This complaint joins ongoing cases from The New York Times and ABC challenging Trump administration restrictions.
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