CNN, Politico and MS NOW Sue Trump Admin Over Unconstitutional White House Ban
"Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference," the outlets say The post CNN, Politico and MS NOW Sue Trump Admin Over Unconstitutional White House Ban appeared first on TheWrap .
CNN, Politico, and MS NOW have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his administration, claiming the White House unlawfully banned the outlets from the White House press pool. In a joint statement, the news organizations said they notified the government of their intention to file the lawsuit to protect their First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not dictate the press reports or publications.
The White House revoked their journalists' credentials without prior notice or process due to objections to their reporting. The outlets argue that allowing this to stand would undermine press freedom and hinder the public's access to independent journalism free from government interference. They recently filed a complaint, a memorandum of law, and a motion for a temporary restraining order in the District Court of Washington D.C.
The administration had previously barred the reporters from the White House, labeling their coverage as "fake news" in a post on Truth Social. President Trump vowed that other "Fake News Media Outlets" would follow suit.
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