Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, restoring White House access for now

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.
The judge ordered that the journalists' press credentials must be immediately restored.
The ruling came after the news outlets argued that the ban violated their First Amendment rights and due process.
The judge stated that the outlets are likely to succeed in showing the ban lacked due process, as journalists were not given prior notice or an opportunity to challenge it.
The judge expressed skepticism regarding the Trump administration's claim that the bans were motivated by national security concerns.
The temporary restraining order will last for 14 days, after which the judge will weigh granting longer-lasting relief.
The Justice Department is expected to appeal the decision.
The ban had previously led to CNN's removal from the White House television pool and the suspension of pool operations by other networks in solidarity.
The White House had cited the outlets' coverage as 'FAKE NEWS' and alleged violations of professionalism and the publication of sensitive information.
The judge pointed to existing legal precedent that the Fifth Amendment's right to due process applies when the White House revokes a journalist's access.

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