# Judge Kelly Ends Trump Media Ban Hearing With No Ruling

> D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling after hearing arguments from CNN, MSNOW and Politico.
- Title: Judge Kelly Ends Trump Media Ban Hearing With No Ruling
- Summary: D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling after hearing arguments from CNN, MSNOW and Politico…
- Keywords: judge kelly, trump, white house, media ban, cnn, msnow, politico, first amendment, d.c. district court, president donald trump, news, local
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/judge-concludes-trumps-white-house-media-ban-hearing-no-ruling/19862581
- Published: 2026-09-23T21:26:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: judge kelly, trump, white house, media ban, cnn, msnow, politico, first amendment, d.c. district court, president donald trump, news, local
## Hearing Ends With No Ruling
D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly concluded Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling after hearing arguments from both sides.

> I'll consider what you've told me today and try to get you an answer as soon as i can
## News Outlets Request Access
CNN, MSNOW and Politico sought temporary restraining orders to restore reporters' access after Trump banned them from the White House.

> direct assault on the first amendment
## Trump's Media Ban Rationale
Trump claimed the ban targeted 'fake news' as a national security threat, not an assault on the free press.

> an assault on the fake news
## Department of Justice Defense
The Department of Justice defended the ban, citing stories that violated 'standards of professionalism and decorum' by publishing false information.

> trafficking in verifiable falsehoods about national security
## Boutrous Argues Cowardly Move
Ted Boutrous called the ban a 'cowardly' act to mask Trump's real motive, noting no stories justified the ban.

> cowardly act by the administration
## Trump as Lead Witness
Boutrous stated Trump is the 'lead witness' because he repeatedly claimed the ban was due to negative coverage.

> he keeps proving our point
## Kelly Signals Process Failure
Judge Kelly noted the White House failed to follow legal precedents to terminate reporters' credentials, including those for former CNN reporter Jim Acosta.

> access to the white house is a privilege, not a right
## Boutrous Urges Immediate Ruling
Ted Boutrous argued the ban violates First Amendment principles and urged a speedy ruling due to urgent public interest.

> these are urgent matters. we're at war
## Key takeaway

Judge Kelly will consider Trump's media ban on CNN, MSNOW and Politico but found the administration lacked a solid legal case for the ban.