Judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico during lawsuit
A preliminary injunction bars enforcement of the access ban while the outlets’ lawsuit proceeds. The judge said they were likely to succeed on constitutional claims.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction on October 13 barring the White House from enforcing its access ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico while the outlets’ lawsuit proceeds. Kelly found them likely to succeed on their due process and First Amendment claims.
How the injunction changes White House access
President Donald Trump announced the ban on September 18. An earlier court order had restored access while Kelly considered longer term relief; the new injunction protects the outlets against enforcement during the continuing case. The reports do not establish a fresh change in reporters’ access at the gates following this order.
The ruling extends the protection described in our earlier report on the temporary White House access order. Kelly’s assessment is preliminary, and the lawsuit has not been finally decided.
Kelly said the injunction should not be read as dismissing the president’s concerns about media accuracy and fairness or the government’s ability to protect national security when classified information is unlawfully disclosed.
Sources and context
- Judge blocks TrumpCBS News
- Judge Rules White House Can't Proceed With Trump's Ban On CNN, MS NOW & PoliticoDeadline
- Judge indefinitely blocks Trump White House from banning 3 media outletsCNBC
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