Judge Rules AP's White House Access Doesn't Need To Be ‘Immediately' Restored But Encourages It
An AP spokesperson said the team looks forward to its next hearing as they fight for the First Amendment right to freedom of speech and press.
Judge allows White House ban on Associated Press to continue — for now
District Judge Trevor N. McFadden denied the AP’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have restored press access, after President Trump’s “Gulf of America” decree.
Judge doesn’t let AP back into the White House, but urges government to reconsider
The judge told attorneys for the Trump administration and the AP that the issue required more exploration before ruling.
Judge Denies AP’s Bid to Get Back Into Trump’s White House—for Now
A Trump-appointed federal judge in Washington, D.C. denied the Associated Press' request to immediately stop the Trump administration from banning its reporters from events—though he seemed open to ending it soon.
Trump Nominated Judge Assigned to AP Lawsuit Against White House
Judge Trevor N. McFadden was nominated by Trump in 2017 and is now assigned to the case against White House officials.
Judge declines immediate restoration of AP's White House access, urges reconsideration
The outlet says the ban from certain White House spaces violates the First Amendment and due process clause of the Fifth Amendment. The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government," the AP said in the lawsuit.
Judge refuses to overturn Trump’s ban on Associated Press in White House press pool
The Trump-appointed judge declined to grant emergency relief to the wire service — but suggested it has a strong case.
Judge’s decision lets Trump temporarily keep AP blocked
A federal judge on Monday refused to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press' access to ...
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Judge won’t immediately restore Associated Press’ access to White House
U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden’s decision was only for the moment, however. He told attorneys for the Trump administration and the AP that the issue required more exploration before ruling.