# 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.
- Title: White House Bans 3 News Outlets From Grounds · Today
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: white house, cnn, ms now, politico, media ban, first amendment, justice department, due process, press freedom, court filing, politics, news
- Source: Today — https://today.com/video/white-house-responds-to-suit-filed-by-3-news-outlets-over-ban-270354501675
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- Topics: white house, cnn, ms now, politico, media ban, first amendment, justice department, due process, press freedom, court filing, politics, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.