CNN, Politico, MS NOW to sue Trump administration over White House ban
Also reported by CBS News, Guardian US, BBC World, ABC News, Axios
Summary
Leading news organizations CNN, Politico, and MS NOW plan to sue President Donald Trump's administration after their journalists were banned from the White House and their press passes taken away. They say the ban violates their First Amendment rights, which protect freedom of the press. The White House says the ban targets “fake news,” but news groups warn this could hurt press freedom for everyone.Key Facts
- CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were banned from the White House and lost their press credentials without warning.
- The news outlets announced they will sue the Trump administration to protect their rights under the First Amendment.
- The lawsuit will be filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and could have emergency hearings soon.
- President Trump called these news organizations “fake news” and said the ban is not against the free press but against false information.
- The White House Correspondents’ Association urged the Trump administration to restore the journalists’ access immediately.
- The Trump administration has limited access for many major news organizations while favoring media outlets seen as more supportive.
- President Trump has also sued major media companies like The New York Times and CBS.
- The action takes place ahead of November midterm elections when Republicans are trying to keep control of Congress amidst low approval ratings.
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