Justice Department asks court to let Trump reinstate White House press ban
The outlets say the ban violates the First Amendment, while the Justice Department argues it is needed to protect national security.
- The Justice Department argued in a court filing late Friday that President Donald Trump should be allowed to reinstate his White House ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico ahead of a hearing next Thursday.
- Trump announced the ban last month citing general frustration with coverage, and The White House claims the outlets published "misinformation" and failed to meet standards of "professionalism" required for the "privilege" of covering the president.
- Judge Timothy Kelly is currently considering whether to extend a two-week order restoring access that expires next week, even as The White House continues to limit the outlets' participation in the press pool.
- Lawyers for the news organizations argue the ban violates the First Amendment and are asking the court to stop further "shenanigans" by The White House to circumvent the judge's orders.
- The case centers on whether the President can restrict press access based on "professionalism" standards or if such actions constitute an "unlawful assault on the most fundamental First Amendment freedoms," as plaintiffs contend.
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Lawyers for CNN, MS NOW and Politico appeared in court Thursday, where they challenged President Donald Trump's administration over the White House ban on reporters. Justice Department lawyer Michael Velchik claimed the White House was a “sacred place” and alleged the news outlets' conduct was indefensible, an MS NOW report said. According to the president, the outlets published "fake news" over the years. There were no specifics in Trump's alle…
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