Judge lifts Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House
District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban that the president had announced on Sept. 18.
TL;DR
- A federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore press access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico.
- The judge ruled that President Trump's media ban was likely unconstitutional.
- The ruling allows employees of the three outlets to have their "hard pass" press credentials reinstated.
- The temporary restraining order remains in effect for 14 days.
- The judge found no factual support for the administration's claim that the ban protects national security.