Judge orders White House to restore CNN reporter's access
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 November 2018
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A federal judge has reinstated CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press credentials after they were revoked. The ruling was made pending a full hearing on the matter.Summary
WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Friday ordered the White House to reinstate the press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta, whose pass was revoked after a heated exchange with President Donald Trump, the network said.
Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary restraining order that requires the White House to restore Acosta's access until a full hearing is held, according to the network.
CNN and other media groups, including Trump-endorsed Fox News, backed the lawsuit which claimed the revoking of Acosta's pass violated constitutional guarantees of a free press. - AFP
KEY POINTS:
- Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary restraining order.
- Acosta's credentials were revoked after an exchange with President Trump.
- CNN and other media groups supported the lawsuit.
- The court's decision emphasizes constitutional protections for a free press.
- A full hearing on the case is yet to be scheduled.
