CNN: Key moments from hearing on White House ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The judge questioned whether the White House gave the outlets notice and due process before revoking access, while the administration cited national security concerns.
- On Wednesday, Judge Timothy J. Kelly presided over a 45-minute hearing regarding a lawsuit filed by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico challenging President Donald Trump's decision to revoke their White House access.
- President Trump revoked the outlets' credentials late last week, citing national security concerns; Justice Department Attorney Michael Velchik defended the ban Wednesday, specifically noting Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington, D.C. this week.
- Judge Kelly observed the White House failed to follow due process procedures established by the 1977 Sherrill precedent; Media Attorney Ted Boutrous argued the administration's Tuesday letters were "post hoc" and "pretextual."
- While the White House insisted the president holds ultimate authority over access, Kelly questioned the national security rationale and promised to issue a ruling "as soon as I can."
- The proceedings mirror a 2018 dispute where Kelly, having overseen the Acosta case, similarly applied Sherrill to restore press access, now testing whether national security justifications override constitutional protections for journalists.
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Key moments from hearing on White House ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico
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