US EditionJudge denies restraining order for conservative media figures who sought press passes
Judge ruled the House acted within credential standards as plaintiffs failed to prove viewpoint discrimination or due process violations in denying floor access.
- A federal judge ruled that Washington state lawmakers acted within their rights by denying press passes to three conservative media figures because they are not bona fide journalists.
- The Washington House of Representatives declined press credentials for the figures, stating they participate in political events and advocate certain agendas, which disqualifies them as journalists.
- The three filed a lawsuit claiming constitutional violations, but the judge found they failed to prove denial due to political affiliation or arbitrary processing.
- The judge emphasized the House's interest in ensuring press credentials meet standards to prevent lobbying or interruptions during legislative sessions.
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Court Sides With Washington House in Press Access Dispute
A federal judge has rejected a temporary restraining order requested by three conservative journalists who said the Washington State House of Representatives unconstitutionally blocked them from the state Capitol’s restricted press areas. U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo determined Tuesday that the House’s credentialing policy is reasonable and does not discriminate based on point of view. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by Ari Hoffm…
The Center Square
Federal judge denies restraining order for media figures seeking press passes
(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Tacoma on Tuesday ruled that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights to decline press passes to media figures Brandi Kruse, Jonathan
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Judge denies restraining order for conservative media figures who sought press passes
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures.
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