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 Kelly presided over a 45-minute hearing in which CNN, Politico, and other news outlets challenged President Donald Trump's decision to revoke their White House access and sought immediate restoration.
- President Trump revoked the outlets' credentials late last week, citing national security concerns. Justice Department Attorney Michael Velchik defended the ban, noting that Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington this week.
- Media attorney Ted Boutrous argued the White House letters sent Tuesday were "post hoc" and "pretextual," failing to meet due process standards established by the 1977 Sherrill precedent. Judge Kelly noted the procedures outlined in that case were not followed here.
- While the White House insisted the president holds ultimate authority over access, Kelly questioned the national security rationale and promised a ruling "as soon as I can," leaving the outlets' status uncertain.
- The case echoes a prior dispute where Kelly, assigned years ago to examine a reporter's access revocation, similarly applied Sherrill to restore press credentials, now testing whether national security can override First Amendment protections.
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