CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Sue Trump Over Press Ban

On a Monday, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Trump administration, seeking to halt what they describe as an unconstitutional White House press ban.

This legal action was prompted after Secret Service officers disabled the credentials of reporters from these organizations, barring them from the White House. The dispute began when President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was blocking these outlets due to their coverage.

By Saturday morning, journalists discovered their hard passes had been deactivated. The lawsuit names President Trump, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and Secret Service leadership as defendants, arguing that the government engaged in viewpoint discrimination, violating the First Amendment.

Additionally, it cites Fifth Amendment due process protections, as the revocation of press passes occurred without notice or a formal reason. The lawsuit underscores the importance of press freedom and the need for fair procedures in access to public briefing rooms.