CNN’s lawsuit against the Trump administration moved forward today, and the intrepid Resistance reporter was in attendance:
Story coming, but a few quick takeaways:
– Robust questioning of both sides, but judge's Qs suggested skepticism about CNN's First Amendment args
– DOJ argued broadly that the president basically has total discretion when it comes to press access, could kick out anyone/everyone— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) November 14, 2018
Someone yelled “Keep up the good fight, sir!” to Jim Acosta as he left court building and got into car pic.twitter.com/8f3q1Idwak
— Jeremy Barr (@jeremymbarr) November 14, 2018
The judge let all involved parties know when a decision is coming:
Arguments just finished in the CNN v. Trump case re: Jim Acosta's credentials, no decision from the bench. The judge is having everyone come back tomorrow at 3pm and he'll announce his decision. More to come.
— Zoe Tillman (@ZoeTillman) November 14, 2018
BREAKING: @brianstelter reports judge will rule tomorrow at 3 ET on whether to issue a restraining order on the WH to allow @acosta back inside
— Tom Harrington (@cbctom) November 14, 2018
BREAKING – No decision today on Jim Acosta temporary restraining order request. Judge taking under advisement and announcing decision tomorrow at 3 PM
— Jeremy Barr (@jeremymbarr) November 14, 2018
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Could Acosta be back to grandstanding soon at WH briefings?
BREAKING: Jim Acosta to remain in prison at least another day. https://t.co/AYiL0gjUWQ
— Kris Kinder (@kris_kinder) November 14, 2018
Stay tuned!
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