A federal judge has ruled that the White House ban on journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico is likely unconstitutional, citing violations of First Amendment protections for a free press. The three outlets filed a lawsuit in Washington federal court, arguing the restriction also denied them due process rights and seeking immediate reinstatement of their access while legal proceedings continue. The administration had defended the ban, with the Justice Department invoking national security concerns, while the president had previously criticized the outlets for reporting what he called "fiction and lies." The ruling could have significant implications for press freedom under the current administration.
Judge rules Trump’s ban of journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico likely unconstitutionalSign up for US Breaking News emailsSome more background information on this ongoing situation between the Trump administration and the White House press correspondents:The three outlets sued Trump and other members of his administration in federal court in Washington on Monday, saying the ban violated the US constitution’s first amendment protections for free speech and a free press, as well as their due process rights. They requested a temporary restraining order that would immediately reinstate their White House access while their legal challenge plays out.Trump had said on social media that the three outlets “shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES,” and justice department lawyers had sought to justify the ban on national security grounds.US president Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping meet in Washington for high-stakes talks that expect to cover their competing economies, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan.Benjamin Netanyahu will speak at the UN general assembly today where he is expected to attack New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, a vocal critic of the Israeli prime minister who has repeatedly described him as a war criminal. You can follow live coverage of the Israeli prime minister’s address here. Continue reading...
