White House Says Trump’s Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico Does Not Violate First Amendment: Access ‘Is a Privilege — Not a Right’
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The United States Department of Justice stated on Tuesday that the Trump administration maintains the authority to restrict specific news organizations from accessing areas of the White House. This legal position was submitted in a court filing ahead of a scheduled hearing, following the administration's decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the presidential mansion the previous Friday.
Government officials argue that access to the White House is a privilege rather than a constitutional right, asserting that the exclusion of these outlets does not constitute a violation of the First Amendment. The administration further alleges that the affected news organizations had breached established standards, prompting the legal challenge currently being addressed by the courts.
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Vanguard (NG)Focuses on the Justice Department's legal insistence on presidential authority
Variety (US)Highlights the specific constitutional defense regarding privilege versus rights
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes the visual context of the briefing room and international perspective
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