"White House Access Is a Privilege—Not a Right"

A federal appeals court has ruled that access to the White House is not a constitutionally protected right, reinforcing the idea that such privileges are granted at the discretion of those in power. The decision by the D.C. Circuit underscores a legal distinction between public entitlements and the conditional nature of executive branch interactions. Legal scholars and advocates for transparency are likely weighing the implications of this ruling on government accountability and public engagement. The debate highlights broader questions about how constitutional principles apply to administrative practices in modern governance.

As I noted Friday, according to the D.C. Circuit (the federal appellate court with jurisdiction over D.C.), it's unconstitutional for… The post "White House Access Is a Privilege—Not a Right" appeared first on Reason Magazine.