CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue White House over blocked access
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Monday filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the White House, arguing the president and the administration violated their rights by blocking their access over the weekend.Why it matters: Many presidents have had a contentious relationship with certain outlets, but none have gone so far as to unilaterally block them.Zoom in: The three outlets filed their complaint when the courts opened Monday morning. In the complaint, the plaintiffs argue the White House violated their First Amendment rights by blocking them in retaliation for their reporting and discriminating
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