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Heated Court Hearing on Trump's Ban
The American court held a hearing to explore the possibility of reinstating CNN, MSNBC, and Politico's access to the White House after former President Donald Trump imposed a ban on journalists from these media outlets. The judge noted that the White House did not provide the necessary legal procedures before revoking the press credentials. Meanwhile, the media defense argued that the White House's justifications, especially those related to national security, are unsubstantiated, and that Trump's decision conflicts with journalists' constitutional rights, emphasizing that the ruling violates First Amendment rights. On the other hand, a Justice Department attorney affirmed that Trump held the ultimate authority to decide on denying journalists access, and that these decisions are consistent with previous judicial rulings. The media organizations can challenge the ban through specific legal procedures. The court is expected to issue a ruling soon regarding the reinstatement of access rights, in a case concerning press freedom and constitutional rights.
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