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US court orders White House to restore press access after Trump administration ban
✍️ Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:04 AM
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A federal court has ruled that the White House must reinstate press credentials for journalists barred during the Trump administration's restrictions on media access. The order marks a legal setback to the administration's efforts to limit press freedom.
The ruling came after several media organizations challenged the White House's decision to deny access to journalists who had been covering the president. The court found that the restrictions likely violated the First Amendment protections for press freedom.
Judges ordered the administration to immediately restore press passes and allow reporters to attend briefings and events held at the White House complex. The decision applies to all journalists who were previously barred under the policy.
White House officials said they are reviewing the order and will comply with the court's directive. The decision is seen as a significant check on executive power regarding media relations.
Judges ordered the administration to immediately restore press passes and allow reporters to attend briefings and events held at the White House complex. The decision applies to all journalists who were previously barred under the policy.
White House officials said they are reviewing the order and will comply with the court's directive. The decision is seen as a significant check on executive power regarding media relations.