'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ backs Trump barring reporters
The Trump administration has claimed the authority to restrict access for journalists to the White House. It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns. The Justice Department emphasizes that First Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex. In response, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are challenging these...
Key Takeaways
- The Trump administration has claimed the authority to restrict access for journalists to the White House.
- It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns.
- The Justice Department emphasizes that First Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex.
The Trump administration has claimed the authority to restrict access for journalists to the White House. It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns. The Justice Department emphasizes that First Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex. In response, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are challenging these restrictions in federal court.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.