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US judge blocks Trump White House media ban
The Hindu··2d ago
US District Judge Timothy Kelly on September 24 temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds. The temporary restraining order lasts 14 days and restores the outlets' access. Trump announced the ban on September 18, citing what he called fake news. The outlets sued, arguing viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment.
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What It Means For You
- CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists regain White House hard-pass access while the lawsuit continues.
- The order pauses enforcement of the September 18 ban for 14 days pending further review.
- Other outlets Trump named for possible bans are not covered by this temporary order.
What's Happening
- Kelly, a 2017 Trump nominee, heard arguments on September 23 and ruled early on September 24.
- The order requires the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
- The outlets argued they were singled out for coverage content, calling the ban a First Amendment violation.
How the ban reached court
- Trump announced the ban on social media on September 18, calling the outlets fake news.
- Kelly restored a CNN journalist's access in a similar White House case in 2018.
- Temporary restraining orders are meant to preserve the status quo until a fuller hearing.
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