Posted on 11/14/2018 6:31:45 PM PST by Innovative
The first hearing in CNN and Jim Acosta's federal lawsuit against President Trump and several top White House aides ended with the judge saying that he would rule on Thursday.
CNN and Acosta are alleging that the White House's suspension of his press pass violates the First and Fifth Amendments. Their lawyers are asking for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction that would restore his pass right away. They also want the administration's action deemed unconstitutional. CNN and Acosta filed suit on Tuesday. The case was assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump appointee.
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Of course; that should not matter one iota if the judge rules on the law and not on snowflake emotional meltdowns.
Rephrase: if the judge dismisses the case on constitutional grounds (separation of powers, anyone?).
Hell, let him rule in favor of accoster. The judge can’t compel anyone at the podium ever to call on CNN again
The young lady needs to sue acosturd and cnn for assault.
That is a good idea. The press-conferences have become counter-productive. Just a group of psychos shouting accusations at Trump or Sarah Sanders. Ask them to submit questions in writing from now on.
About time Trump gets a friendly judge. It should be tossed out with a harsh reprimand to CNN and court costs.
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Friendly judges? The best are HONEST, NON-AGENDANISTA judges. I think we have an honest judge on this instant case.
Shut it all down. No reporters in for a few days and see how quick they turn on Acosta.
Why hasn’t Acosta been arrested for assault?
Shame he didn’t throw it out immediately and charge frivolous suit fees.
The idea that the Judicial Branch can decide whom the Executive must see is intolerable.
I agree- just issue a daily press release.
And Trump himself can go on talk shows like Hannity, Rush, etc. until the so-called ‘main stream media’ gets a clue.
The guy who “Acosta-d” the President would have been held in contempt if he conducted himself interrupting a judge; therefore, interrupting the president is contempt in and of itself, not withstanding Acosta-ing the president for good measure!
Some decisions are really easy. While there is a constitutional right to free speech, there is no right to be heard or ask questions. Acosta has plenty of forums at which he can speak and no one is attempting to stop him.
“The case was assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly, a Trump appointee.”
Great chance to audition for a bigger part - slap down CNN like Scalia would.
It’s a Trump appointed Judge
The White House Intern WILL HAVE TO PRESS ASSAULT CHARGES for Acosta to have the cuffs slapped on him!!
This is an occasion where I’m inclined to “trust the plan” and see what Trump has in store for CNN and Acosta. It’s going to be ugly fun, I’ll bet.
Who cares. The President is coequal and could tell the Judge to pound sand.
Secret service can cite hazard to Prez effectively overruling judge, which in this case Trump can ignore
Move the briefing room out of the Whitehouse to one of the less desirable areas of D.C. and hold them at 10 pm.
Bookmarking to read later.
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