Media Outlets File First Amendment Lawsuit Against Trump

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after the White House barred the outlets from access over coverage President Donald Trump called “fake news.”

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The outlets argue that the ban violates the First Amendment by punishing journalists for their reporting. The case is expected to be heard in federal court in Washington, D.C., where judges will consider whether the administration unlawfully restricted press access.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump over White House ban