From ABC7 New York · · 1m
Judge orders White House to restore news outlet access
Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico access.
In brief
Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico access. A federal judge temporarily ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after Trump banned them citing 'fake news'. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Judge orders access restoration
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
Trump banned outlets citing fake news
President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Sept 18, calling their coverage 'fake news'.
“fake news”
Outlets claim viewpoint discrimination
The outlets argued they were singled out due to content of coverage, calling the ban a 'blatant violation' of the First Amendment.
“blatant violation”
Judge Timothy Kelly orders temporary access
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary restraining order to restore access.
Temporary order lasts 14 days
The temporary restraining order will be in effect for 14 days to preserve status quo pending court review.
The main idea
A federal judge temporarily ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after Trump banned them citing 'fake news'.
