Judge Timothy Kelly issued the ruling after finding that the press ban likely violated the First and Fifth Amendments through unlawful viewpoint discrimination and retaliation. The judge noted that President Trump's own public statements indicated the ban was intended to punish coverage he disliked. Kelly rejected the government's national security defense, stating there was almost no evidence connecting the ban to genuine security concerns and noting that no classified evidence was submitted.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Appeals Order Blocking White House Media Ban on 3 Outlets
US Politics6 days ago
The Trump administration is fighting a judicial decision that prohibits the exclusion of specific reporters from the executive mansion. A White House official confirmed the intent to appeal a preliminary injunction that keeps press credentials active for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, arguing that "Fake News" outlets have no place in the Oval Office but are capable of reporting from outside the complex.
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