CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek Full Pool Access in Updated Trump Lawsuit
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 28
CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek Full Pool Access in Updated Trump Lawsuit
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 28
Summary
Three outlets asked a federal judge on Wednesday to restore their places in White House press pools, expanding a September lawsuit that had focused on access to the broader White House complex.
Judge Timothy Kelly already ordered their press credentials reinstated this month, but that ruling did not return CNN, MS NOW and Politico to rotating pool assignments for the Oval Office, Air Force One and other restricted settings.
The outlets argue the continued exclusions are unlawful retaliation for protected First Amendment activity and also violate due process; CNN said the White House ignored a letter last week demanding its TV pool role be restored.
The White House says journalists have no constitutional right to access the Oval Office, Air Force One or other private spaces, setting up a fight similar to the Associated Press case now on appeal in Washington.