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Judge lifts Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban that the president had announced on Sept. 18.

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, ruling that the ban likely violated their constitutional rights. The judge, appointed by Trump, determined that the administration's decision was unconstitutional and that journalists from the three news organizations were entitled to due process.

The lawsuit was filed by CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, who argued that the ban was a form of retaliation for their constitutionally protected speech. The administration claimed that the restrictions were necessary for national security and accused the outlets of spreading "lies and fiction." Judge Timothy Kelly, who was appointed by Trump, emphasized that the administration violated the reporters' due process rights and ordered the restoration of access immediately. The outcome of the case will depend on how the administration responds to the judge's decision.

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