CNN sued the Trump administration after Jim Acosta’s hard pass was revoked, and a judge has just issued this ruling:
Judge just ruled in favor of @Acosta: Cnn TRO is granted and press pass must be restored
— ErikWemple (@ErikWemple) November 16, 2018
Acosta can get back into the White House, at least for now:
"I will order defendants immediately restore Mr. Acosta's hard pass." Judge rules in favor of CNN in this initial proceeding and White House MUST restore @Acosta press pass IMMEDIATELY.
— Jessica Schneider (@SchneiderCNN) November 16, 2018
BREAKING: Judge orders the White House to restore @acosta's press credentials, says his First Amendment and Fifth Amendment rights were violated by banning him. Big win for @cnn.
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) November 16, 2018
And here it is! Kelly says plaintiffs have shown likelihood fifth amendment rights were violated, and there is irreparable harm.
Judge Kelly orders the White House to reinstate Jim Acosta’s hard pass.
— Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) November 16, 2018
CNN: Federal judge Timothy J. Kelly sided with CNN on Friday, ordering the White House to reinstate chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press pass. The ruling was an initial victory for CNN in its lawsuit against President Trump and several top aides.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) November 16, 2018
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However, Acosta and CNN might want to hold off on uncorking the Champagne just yet:
CNN and Jim Acosta win today but remember this case is not over.
Judge is not ruling Acosta’s first amendment was in fact violated. This is just an injunction.
— Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) November 16, 2018
Stay tuned!
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