A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, following a lawsuit filed by the news outlets. The judge ruled that the president’s decision to bar reporters from the White House was likely unconstitutional, citing a lack of due process. The order was issued by Judge Timothy Kelly of the District of Columbia court, who granted a temporary restraining order to reinstate access.
The three news organizations had been denied entry to the White House premises after President Trump accused them of reporting “fiction and lies” without providing specific evidence. The judge found that the administration’s actions were based on the content of the outlets’ coverage, which the media companies argued was a form of censorship. The ruling comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the press.
The decision follows a broader pattern of legal challenges against the administration’s attempts to limit media access. The judge emphasized that the outlets had a right to report from the White House, and that the ban violated their First Amendment rights. The order requires the administration to take immediate action to restore access, pending further legal review.
The case highlights the ongoing conflict between the executive branch and the media, with the judiciary stepping in to uphold press freedoms. The outcome could set a precedent for future administrations and media outlets seeking access to government facilities.
