3 news outlets seek extension of ban on their being blocked from White House
Summary
Three news organizations banned from the White House by President Trump have asked a federal court to extend an order that temporarily restores their access. They argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights and want access maintained until the legal case is settled. The White House argues access to the grounds is a privilege, not a right.Key Facts
- President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds starting September 19.
- A judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing these outlets to return, but it expires on October 8.
- The three news organizations asked the court to extend this order to prevent the ban from being reimposed.
- Lawyers say the ban is a violation of the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press.
- The White House has selectively enforced the ban, such as barring CNN from its role in the broadcast media pool.
- The media pool includes CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News, which work together to cover the president’s events.
- Other networks suspended the media pool in protest until CNN was allowed back in.
- The White House argues that access is a privilege granted by the government, not a guaranteed right.
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