US judge extends media outlets' White House access
Quick Look
- A US federal judge extended an order allowing CNN, MSNBC and Politico to report from the White House, ruling that President Trump likely broke the law by attempting to ban the outlets.
- The injunction will remain in place for the duration of the lawsuit filed by the news organizations over free speech and due process claims.
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Why It Matters
In September, District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary order restoring press access for CNN, MSNBC and Politico to the White House after the Trump administration attempted to ban them.
A US federal judge has extended the order to allow three US media outlets to report from the White House, despite the Trump administration trying to ban them.
The three outlets, CNN, MSNBC and Politico, filed a lawsuit against the decision due to constitutional free speech and due process claims.
In September, District Judge Timothy Kelly issued an order to temporarily restore the journalists' access to the White House.
On Tuesday, Judge Kelly ruled that President Donald Trump likely broke the law by trying to ban them. He then issued a preliminary injunction to extend this previous order for the duration of the case.
The judge added that the decision should not be interpreted as "claiming that President Donald Trump's claims about accuracy and fairness in the media's reporting are unfounded," also adding that the government is not "powerless" in protecting national security when classified information is "unlawfully disclosed."
For as long as the case is pending, Judge Kelly — who was nominated by President Trump — ordered the restoration of the journalists' press credentials on September 24.
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The lawsuit filed by CNN, MSNBC and Politico will proceed to further hearings
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the timeline for the resolution of the lawsuit?
- Will the Trump administration appeal the judge's decision?
- Are there any national security concerns cited by the administration regarding the outlets' reporting?
