U.S. Court Halts Trump’s Media Ban Amid Legal Challenge

A federal court halts Trump's media ban, citing due process concerns and vague security claims.

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A U.S. federal court temporarily halted a controversial executive order by former President Donald Trump that barred three major news outlets from the White House, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.

The decision came after the outlets—CNN, MS-NOW, and Politico—filed a lawsuit challenging the ban, which was initially announced on September 18. The administration claimed the outlets engaged in “fake news” and posed a threat to national security, but the court found the justification too vague and lacking in concrete evidence.

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The judge, Tim Kelly, appointed by Trump during his first term, ruled that the revocation of press credentials likely violated due process. While the administration argued that the president has the authority to control access to the White House, the court granted a 14-day stay, allowing the outlets to continue covering presidential events without restriction.

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