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White House Bans 3 News Outlets From Grounds
The Justice Department argues media access is a privilege, not a right, as three major outlets challenge the ban in court.
In brief
The Justice Department argues media access is a privilege, not a right, as three major outlets challenge the ban in court. The White House is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico by claiming media access to its grounds is a privilege rather than a constitutional right. Originally reported by Today.
Three outlets banned from White House
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have been barred from accessing White House grounds. The outlets are now suing over the restriction.
White House claims it's a privilege
The Justice Department argues in court that media access to White House grounds is a privilege, not a constitutional right that can be denied.
President cites lack of professionalism
The White House says the president concluded these outlets failed to maintain basic minimum standards of professionalism and decorum.
“the president concluded that they have failed to maintain basic minimum 'standards of professionalism and decorum.”
Outlets challenge ban in court
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights and denies them due process.
Legal battle over press freedom
The case centers on whether the government can restrict media access based on perceived professionalism, raising questions about press freedom and government power.
The one thing
The White House is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico by claiming media access to its grounds is a privilege rather than a constitutional right.
