Judge hears arguments on Trump White House media ban, hopes to rule 'soon'
The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
TL;DR
- A federal judge considered a lawsuit by MS NOW, CNN, and Politico challenging President Trump's ban from the White House.
- The outlets argued the ban violated their First Amendment free press rights and due process rights.
- The judge granted a temporary restraining order, blocking the ban and ordering the restoration of White House credentials for the outlets' employees.
- The judge found the outlets were likely to succeed in their lawsuit, questioning the national security justification and noting Trump's own comments about negative coverage.
- The Justice Department argued the ban was based on national security concerns and that White House access is a privilege.
- Previous court rulings suggest media outlets are entitled to due process when access is affected.