DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
The Department of Justice is defending the Trump administration's decision to revoke press credentials for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, citing national security concerns and the spread of falsehoods. The media outlets have sued, arguing the ban violates their First and Fifth Amendment rights.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant legal test of the balance between executive authority and the constitutional protections afforded to the press.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues — from the White House ballroom construction, to the reported depletion of ammunition during the Iran war, and the Republican midterm convention — jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.
Media CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump after being barred from White House In a late Tuesday court filing, in response to the lawsuit filed on Monday by the three media organizations, the DOJ asked the court to deny the request of the news outlets to have their access to the White House restored.
The filing from the Department of Justice included White House letters, dated Sept. 22, where it accuses the three barred media outlets of "trafficking in verifiable falsehoods about national security and other issues, and publishing sensitive or classified information."
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