ICYMI: Judge Kelly Blocks White House Press Ban

Hi friend,

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its ban on journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico, allowing them to continue accessing the White House while their lawsuit moves forward. Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction after the administration revoked the outlets' press credentials in September, citing their reporting as the reason for the ban.

Judge Kelly found that the news organizations were likely to succeed on their First Amendment and due process claims, pointing to the lack of advance notice and Trump's own statements suggesting the ban was intended to influence their coverage. The ruling protects journalists' access while the legal challenge continues and reinforces constitutional protections for independent reporting.

Add your name to applaud Judge Kelly for blocking the White House press ban, defending the First Amendment, and standing up for freedom of the press!

Thank you for standing with us!

In solidarity,

Emily from The Smile

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