Trump's White House media ban faces long odds in court
US President Donald Trump’s move to ban several news outlets from the White House over his dislike of their coverage likely runs afoul of US legal prohibitions against viewpoint discrimination by the government, four legal experts told Reuters.
A recent court filing reveals that the White House ban on several news outlets due to their reported coverage may be unconstitutional, according to legal experts. President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MSNOW, and Politico for allegedly spreading "fake news" is seen as an infringement on the First Amendment and press freedom.
The move comes as part of the administration's broader campaign to control media access. Legal experts argue that once the government allows press access, it cannot condition it on favorable coverage. The White House maintains that the outlets could cover the White House from outside, and criticized the ban as an assault on the First Amendment.
The media outlets dispute the ban, claiming it is a direct retaliation for their lawful speech and a violation of their due process rights. A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. federal court seeks a temporary restraining order blocking the ban. The case highlights the ongoing tension between the White House and the press over access and control of information.
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