A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's effort to restrict access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The decision came late Tuesday, extending a preliminary injunction that had already prevented the media ban from taking effect. The ruling follows a legal challenge by the news outlets, which argued the policy violated their First Amendment rights.
The administration had sought to limit access to the White House for these three outlets, citing alleged bias and unfair coverage. The judge, however, ruled that the policy was overly broad and lacked sufficient justification. The order will remain in place until the case is resolved, ensuring continued access for the affected news organizations.
This is the second time a court has blocked the media ban. Earlier this year, a similar attempt was halted by a different judge. The decision underscores ongoing legal battles over press freedom during the Trump presidency. The administration has continued to challenge the ruling, but the injunction remains active. The case is expected to proceed to trial, with both sides preparing arguments on the constitutionality of the policy.
