CNN, Politico and MSNBC seek court block on Trump media ban
Three news outlets asked a judge to extend a temporary court block on Trump's White House ban while they fight the order.
CNN and Politico asked a federal judge to keep blocking Trump's ban on their White House access. Trump banned them for critical coverage; the outlets argue it breaks their First Amendment free speech rights.
A temporary court order protects them, but it expires this week. A judge already found the ban likely broke the outlets' rights to fair legal treatment.
The Trump administration says the ban was justified by national security and alleged leaks of classified information. The judge will schedule a hearing and rule quickly.
- Timothy Kelly
- Judge
- 14 days
- Temporary restraining order length
- CNN, Politico, MSNBC
- Outlets filing
- September 21
- Filing date
Why it mattersSets a precedent on whether a sitting president can silence news organisations over coverage he dislikes.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but if upheld would influence media freedom protections in allied democracies.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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