Trump’s Media Ban Block Extended as Judge Weighs Ruling
CNN, MS NOW and Politico will keep their White House credentials as a federal judge prepares to rule on a preliminary injunction by Tuesday The post Trump’s Media Ban Block Extended as Judge Weighs Ruling appeared first on TheWrap .
A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary ban on President Donald Trump's restrictions of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House grounds, giving the news organizations time to argue their case while he deliberates over a longer-term solution. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly stated he anticipates a ruling on the outlets' request for a preliminary injunction by Tuesday, Oct.
13. Judge Kelly expressed confidence in adjudicating the matter but did not deliver a ruling during Thursday's hearing. The initial temporary restraining order was set to expire on Thursday, potentially leaving the organizations at risk of renewed restrictions. During the hearing, defense attorneys for the media organizations argued that the process of challenging the exclusion was flawed, while the government claimed the ban was justified on national security grounds.
Earlier this week, Politico was barred from an Air Force One trip, even though its White House press credentials had been reinstated, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the administration's curtailment of press access.
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