Judge Delays Action on AP's White House Access
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A federal judge refused to immediately force the White House to comply with his order to reinstate The Associated Press' access to presidential events, despite the AP's claims of non-compliance. The dispute stems from the White House's ban on AP coverage due to its refusal to rename the Gulf of Mexico. While the judge acknowledged concerns about the White House's actions, he stated it's too early to determine a violation. The AP argues the ban infringes on its First Amendment rights, a claim the judge previously supported. The White House implemented a new press policy allowing limited AP access, but the AP contends this is a tactic to undermine their influence. The case continues, with the administration planning to appeal.
A federal judge refused to immediately force the White House to comply with his order to reinstate The Associated Press' access to presidential events, despite the AP's claims of non-compliance. The dispute stems from the White House's ban on AP coverage due to its refusal to rename the Gulf of Mexico. While the judge acknowledged concerns about the White House's actions, he stated it's too early to determine a violation. The AP argues the ban infringes on its First Amendment rights, a claim the judge previously supported. The White House implemented a new press policy allowing limited AP access, but the AP contends this is a tactic to undermine their influence. The case continues, with the administration planning to appeal.
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