Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were readmitted to the White House for the first time since Friday, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate their credentials. Why it matters: The reinstatement should mark the end of a broader press boycott that left the American public without key visual coverage of President Trump over the past few days. State of play: As of 1pm ET, it was unclear whether television pool cameras would be in place to cover President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - The major networks in the rotating television pool were still waiting on confirmation from the White House that CNN would be allowed to manage those duties. Catch up quick: CNN, MS NOW, and…
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were readmitted to the White House for the first time since Friday, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate their credentials. Why it matters: The reinstatement should mark the end of a broader press boycott that left the American public without key visual coverage of President Trump over the past few days. State of play: As of 1pm ET, it was unclear whether television pool cameras would be in place to cover President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - The major networks in the rotating television pool were still waiting on confirmation from the White House that CNN would be allowed to manage those duties. Catch up quick: CNN, MS NOW, and…Open
A district court judge ruled the White House violated the Fifth Amendment rights of CNN, MS NOW and Politico by banning them, and granted the plaintiffs a temporary restraining order that forces the White House to immediately reinstate their press access for 14 days. Why it matters: Had a judge ruled against them, the broader press boycott could've dragged on, leaving the American public without key visual coverage of the White House. - Outlets that weren't banned but stood in solidarity with their peers vowed to suspend video and photo distribution until their peers' access was reinstated. Zoom in: In a court filing Wednesday, district judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump appointee, said the plaintiffs "have shown a likelihood of success,…
A district court judge ruled the White House violated the Fifth Amendment rights of CNN, MS NOW and Politico by banning them, and granted the plaintiffs a temporary restraining order that forces the White House to immediately reinstate their press access for 14 days. Why it matters: Had a judge ruled against them, the broader press boycott could've dragged on, leaving the American public without key visual coverage of the White House. - Outlets that weren't banned but stood in solidarity with their peers vowed to suspend video and photo distribution until their peers' access was reinstated. Zoom in: In a court filing Wednesday, district judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump appointee, said the plaintiffs "have shown a likelihood of success,…Open
President Trump’s White House press ban faced skeptical questions at an emergency court hearing. MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down what happened. (The Beat's YouTube: https://ms.now/ari)
A judge on Wednesday appeared skeptical of Trump administration arguments justifying the White House barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico, but he did not immediately grant the news outlets' request for a temporary restraining order. Why it matters: In declining to rule right now, the White House has no legal mandate to remove the ban. That means the broader press boycott will likely drag on, leaving the American public without key visual coverage of the White House. - Outlets that weren't banned stood in solidarity with their peers, vowing to suspend video and photo distribution until their peers' access was restored. Zoom in In a statement, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, said the president's sudden move to strip…
A judge on Wednesday appeared skeptical of Trump administration arguments justifying the White House barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico, but he did not immediately grant the news outlets' request for a temporary restraining order. Why it matters: In declining to rule right now, the White House has no legal mandate to remove the ban. That means the broader press boycott will likely drag on, leaving the American public without key visual coverage of the White House. - Outlets that weren't banned stood in solidarity with their peers, vowing to suspend video and photo distribution until their peers' access was restored. Zoom in In a statement, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, said the president's sudden move to strip…Open
Mary McCord and Andrew Weissmann break down the escalating legal fight over President Trump’s decision to ban MS NOW. CNN and POLITICO from the White House — a move the news organizations are challenging in court on First and Fifth Amendment grounds. Andrew calls the ban “blatantly unconstitutional,” while he and Mary examine the due process and free-speech questions at the center of the case, including whether the administration engaged in viewpoint discrimination and retaliation over news coverage. They also ask a larger question: Where were the government officials willing to say no? Mary and Andrew discuss the responsibility of public officials who have taken an oath to the Constitution, the role of those surrounding the…
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled the state’s two anti-abortion laws violate the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment.
U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled the state’s two anti-abortion laws violate the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment.Open
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.Open
The case is an early test of a court that has never been used before, where much of the evidence is presented in secret and defendants cannot challenge how it was collected.
David Streever, of Rochester, New York, sued the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, accusing the agency of violating his First Amendment rights.
