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Judge Grants CNN’s Motion to Restore Jim Acosta’s White House Press Pass
The Wall Street Journal ^ | 16 Nov 18 | Byron Tau

Posted on 11/16/2018 7:34:16 AM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel

The cable network made an emergency request so its correspondent could have access to the White House as lawsuit continues.

WASHINGTON—A federal judge granted an emergency motion to restore the White House press credential of CNN correspondent Jim Acosta—a victory for the network in a closely watched press-freedom case.

The lawsuit could determine whether the government can ban individual reporters from public buildings.

District Judge Timothy Kelly, who was appointed to the bench by President Trump, granted CNN’s request for a restraining order temporarily restoring Mr. Acosta’s press access to the White House while the case proceeds.

Lawyers for Mr. Acosta, the network’s chief White House correspondent, argued that the unusual revocation of a reporter’s press pass by the White House last week necessitated emergency action.

Mr. Trump has regularly attacked CNN, and Thursday’s ruling was a setback for the White House. Government lawyers acknowledged in court they knew of no other situation where the White House had revoked a press pass under similar circumstances.

The legal maneuvering was part of a CNN lawsuit alleging that the Trump administration violated Mr. Acosta’s First Amendment right to gather news, as well as his due-process right to challenge a government-imposed punishment. Judge Kelly didn’t rule on the merits of CNN’s overall case.

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To: windsorknot

That is what happened that day. Not only did Acosta do what he did with the intern, but Ryan just stood up and starting yelling questions at Pres Trump after Pres Trump had called upon another reporter.


221 posted on 11/16/2018 8:19:15 AM PST by zanarchist
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To: Pollard

The Washington Press Club or what ever it’s called, gets to determine the seating chart which is something that should not be allowed, but that’s the current rule. I hope Acosta sits there 6 long years without being called on.


222 posted on 11/16/2018 8:19:42 AM PST by GnuThere
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To: BlackFemaleArmyColonel

In light of this ruling, here’s what the Whitehouse should do.

1. Issue an order revoking all existing press passes, citing new security guidelines.

2. Announce that new passes will be issued.

3. As usual, since only a limited number of seats exist in the Whitehouse press room, only a limited number of passes can be issued.

4. Issue new passes on a first come first serve basis. “Oops, Acosta misses the cutoff”


223 posted on 11/16/2018 8:19:49 AM PST by ScottfromNJ
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To: BlackFemaleArmyColonel

The President may run the White House with the NPS. Revoke all the passes and have the press apply for one day passes at random times during the week.
Have them go through the security all visitors to the White House go through as visitors—no exceptions. Have only Park Service hours with the permit in hand.
Insist that the tour is a requirement for access.


224 posted on 11/16/2018 8:19:50 AM PST by Scram1
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To: Hang'emAll
All press briefings should be cancelled until after the court case is heard by the Supreme Court.

And start giving press availability to individuals and individual networks ONLY.

225 posted on 11/16/2018 8:19:55 AM PST by Principled (No one will conquer America, from within or without, until its citizenry are disarmed.)
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To: ought-six

Ted Olson just continues to rack-up wins for the Left.
He’s on some sort of a mission, ever since his wife died on 9-11.


226 posted on 11/16/2018 8:19:56 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Agatsu77
Another dumba$$ lib judge.

Appointed by Trump.
227 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:26 AM PST by TexasGunLover
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
Can he be put in the back corner with a dunce cap?

LOL. I know Sarah would love to put one right on his noggin.

228 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:28 AM PST by CaptainK ('No collusion, no obstruction, he's a leaker')
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To: Mr. K
The White House should ‘respectfully’ decline

Since the fourth estate is working in concert to support CNN on this, I suggest the WH simply revoke all press passes. Then it's not a unique situation. Let 'em all get interns to escort them in and out.

229 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:29 AM PST by ArGee (I trust people with freedom more than I trust government with power.)
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To: Hang'emAll

The US Supreme Court has no Constitutional authority over the White House just the same as Congress and the White House can’t force the US Supreme Court to open itself to disruptive CNN reporters and their TV cameras.

President Trump should ignore this illegal court order and ask the Senate to impeach and remove the Federal judge for exceeding his authority.


230 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:42 AM PST by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: Mr. K

Yes. WH PRESS CONFERENCES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.


231 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:46 AM PST by originalbuckeye ('In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act'- George Orwell)
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To: ScottfromNJ

Or better yet, assign them via a random lottery.


232 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:47 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
But, if press briefings at the White House are cancelled, how will the Trump Administration be able to get out the good news of all the wonderful work it has done for the American people?


Easy - just hold frequent small meetings with selected reporters in the Oval Office.

233 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:50 AM PST by az_gila
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To: BlackFemaleArmyColonel

Ok, that’s fine, let the Acosta blowhard in the room. BUT, his regular seat at the WH pressers will be in a back corner and POTUS/Sarah Sanders/whoever is at the podium will never call on this clown! Just ignore him!

Acosta can yell from the back of the room all he wants; let his “journalistic” colleagues enjoy the childish tantrum show.

Will CNN then ask for temporary relief of his seating assignment? Is this federal judge going to instruct POTUS to seat Acosta in the front row and call on him at every presser as well?

Keep pushing back against this disruptive idiot!


234 posted on 11/16/2018 8:20:58 AM PST by MCEscherHammer
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To: BlackFemaleArmyColonel

The Jim Acosta Rule: All press conferences are hereby suspended.

News Media, if you have any complaints, direct them to Jim Acosta.


235 posted on 11/16/2018 8:21:12 AM PST by Lazamataz (A political class that does not follow (and isn't accountable) to law, is a recipe for dictatorship.)
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To: GnuThere

Let him sit in an empty room!
No more WH press conferences!


236 posted on 11/16/2018 8:21:30 AM PST by Reily
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To: BlackFemaleArmyColonel

1. This is temporary.

2. Fine, so restore Acosta’s press pass - and don’t hold ANY pressers until the case is heard and resolved the way it should be - even if that means until this is heard on appeal to the DC Circuit or even the Supreme Court. I don’t care if it takes a YEAR to resolve this - Acosta has no RIGHT to be in the WH Press Office, it is a pure privilege.

3. While NOT having any pressers, let it be known to everyone (via Tweet, of course!) that this is because of Acosta. Make it just like boot camp, where the entire unit is punished because of one guy f’ing up - that’ll put a LOT of pressure on both Acosta and CNN from the other reporters and networks.

4. All announcements until then will be on the WH website - videos of Sarah Sanders or of the President, so that the presstitutes can SEE what they’re missing. Trump can make some comment about how quiet it is....

In short, take this temporary ruling and jam it right up their rear ends.

Oh, and when Trump gets the ruling that MUST come, he should ban CNN and each individual now from CNN. Let them suck on that.


237 posted on 11/16/2018 8:21:45 AM PST by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt, The Weapons Shops of Isher)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyColonel

Listening to Fox News. SHAME ON THEM for joining a circle the wagons moment that trumped integrity and ethics.


238 posted on 11/16/2018 8:22:16 AM PST by Reno89519 (No Amnesty! No Catch-and-Release! Just Say No to All Illegal Aliens! Arrest & Deport!y)
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To: patriotspride
:-) Thank you.

I knew I had seen that procedure you brought up - someone with the mike actually holding on to it rather than just handing it over to the questioner.

Another thing - didn't Obama pull someone's press pass during his administration?

239 posted on 11/16/2018 8:22:36 AM PST by Tuscaloosa Goldfinch
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To: semantic

+1


240 posted on 11/16/2018 8:22:36 AM PST by T. P. Pole
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