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US Federal Judge Restores Journalist Access
US federal judge blocks Trump's media ban, restoring White House access for 78 reporters ahead of midterms.
In brief
US federal judge blocks Trump's media ban, restoring White House access for 78 reporters ahead of midterms. US federal judge Timothy Kelly ordered White House to restore access for 78 reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after Trump's ban on journalists was deemed unconstitutional. Originally reported by mint.
US Federal Judge Orders Access
US federal judge Timothy Kelly ordered White House to restore access for 78 reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Trump's Media Ban Blocked
Judge blocked Trump's ruling that barred journalists from White House, deeming it unconstitutional.
78 Reporters Affected
Trump's ban impacted 78 reporters across three news organizations, including CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
Hard Passes Restored
White House must restore reporters' 'hard passes' to access White House premises.
National Security Claims Unsubstantiated
Administration raised national security concerns after action but failed to substantiate them.
Trump's Rationale for Ban
Trump claimed reporters wrote fiction and lies about him, calling coverage negative or one-sided.
Legal Consequences for Ban
Judge stated ban likely caused irreparable harm to media and public interest.
Midterms Ahead
Setback for Trump administration comes weeks before November 3 US midterm elections.
At a glance
US federal judge Timothy Kelly ordered White House to restore access for 78 reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after Trump's ban on journalists was deemed unconstitutional.
